The Cliff Dwellers Club welcomes those who are involved with the arts and those that appreciate the arts. When the Club was founded more than 100 years ago, its purpose was to serve as a convenient place where art, business, and education can meet in a congenial environment. If you are professionally involved with the arts and, by that, we mean arts in the broadest sense---from literature, painting, music, architecture, sculpture or one of the allied arts; or appreciate the arts, you should consider becoming a member of The Cliff Dwellers Club.

The Club has two principal classes of membership---one for those who are professionally engaged in the arts or their allied fields and another for non-professionals—in addition to a junior category. There is a modest initiation fee and monthly dues are based on the membership classification. Those who are under the age of 38 are billed at reduced monthly dues until such time as they reach that age. For full details on the benefits and the facilities available to members, please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page elsewhere on this site.

Membership is open to anyone twenty-five years of age or more. New members require a sponsor and co-sponsor. If someone, perhaps new to Chicago, is unaware of members who may know him or her, then the customary procedure is to communicate with the Membership Committee, in care of the Club, by letter. The message should include a statement about current or past association with the arts, plus other basic information. (To view the details that a sponsor must provide when proposing a prospect for membership via the required nomination form, click on the underlined words.)

Also, the Membership Committee regularly hosts a reception for Prospective Members.  This is an opportunity to learn more about the rich history of The Cliff Dwellers and to mingle with members. If you would like more information about the Club or to make a reservation for an upcoming Prospective Members Reception, e-mail the Club at cliffdwellers@cliff-chicago.org  or call the Manager at 312-922-8080.