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MEMBERSHIP
When you join the William Morris Society in the United States, you become part of a national and international fellowship dedicated to the life, works, and legacy of William Morris.
Members receive publications, including The Journal of William Morris Studies and our magazine Useful & Beautiful, access to events, and discounts.
As a member, you’re not only deepening your knowledge of William Morris. You’re also supporting important research through our publications and fellowships, and joining a diverse community of artists, writers, craftspeople, collectors, teachers, scholars, and social activists.
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Image: William Morris, “Willow Boughs”, wallpaper, 1887. Brooklyn Museum.
Benefits
Publications
Paid members receive print copies of two publications:
- Useful & Beautiful, the magazine of the William Morris Society in the US, generally published once a year.
- The Journal of William Morris Studies, the international journal of Morrisian scholarship, published by the William Morris Society UK, generally twice a year.
As well as these physical publications, all members also receive access to our regular email notices, as well as digital issues of Useful & Beautiful.
Events
Members are the first to know about all our events. As a member, you will be automatically invited to all of our digital lectures, conversations, and social events.
Members also get exclusive access to private in-person and digital events.
Other Benefits
Opportunities to connect with fellow Morris enthusiasts and scholars. (Opt-in directory coming soon.)
Associate Membership in the William Morris Society UK.
Discounts for in-person events and trips sponsored by the William Morris Society UK.
10% discount on all UK trips with Arts & Crafts Tours.
Other special one-time benefits, such as discounts on limited edition letter press prints.
Membership Levels
Individual
$50/year
- Yearly payment for individual membership in the William Morris Society of the United States.
- All member benefits included.
Lifetime
$500
- One-time payment for individual lifetime membership in the William Morris Society of the United States.
- All member benefits included.
Institutional/Corporate
$65/year
- Yearly payment for institutional and business memberships, including libraries.
- All publications included.
- Member discounts not included.
Student
Free
- Yearly free membership for current students. (Proof of current student status required.)
- All digital publications included: Useful & Beautiful digital edition, email newsletter, magazine of the William Morris Society UK.
- Access to member events and discounts included.
- Print publications not included.