What is the CPC Network?

The CPC Network is a national professional development membership program designed to support continuous learning, skill-building, and career growth. Members gain access to high-quality training, resources, and a professional community designed to promote critical thinking, dialogue and best practices in creative practice and placemaking. 

The CPC Network fosters a collaborative, interdisciplinary community where creative professionals can share knowledge, explore new ideas, and build partnerships across sectors and geographies.

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Who is our membership for?

This membership is designed for professionals and organizations across the creative and built environment industry, including:

• Visual and performing artists

• Architects and architectural designers

• Urban planners and urban designers

• Arts administrators and arts councils

• Regional, State and Local cultural offices

• Community and economic development professionals

• Main Street and downtown placemaking professionals

• Real Estate development professionals

• Land bank professionals

• Arts educators

• Services or consultants that support the field of the creative and built environment 

• Members may be emerging, mid-career, or established professionals.

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What are the benefits of membership?

The CPC Network offers a wide range of benefits for members including:

• Access to interdisciplinary professional development workshops, and webinars

• Resources on creative placemaking, public art, urban design, and cultural policy

• Tools and templates for project planning, funding, and community engagement

• Opportunities to connect with a national network of creatives

• Member only events, roundtables, and learning cohorts

• Discounts on special programs
   

How is our Professional Development delivered?

Professional development is offered through a mix of formats, which currently include:

• Live webinars

• On-demand, self-paced learning

• In-person or hybrid events within the Regional Chapter locations

• Interactive strategic discussions, case studies, and practical applications

• Online digital resources

• Content emphasizes practical applications and real world case studies, peer-to-peer exchanges and presentations from experts in the field
   

How long does the membership last?

Memberships are valid for one year from the date of purchase. Renewal options are available to ensure uninterrupted access to benefits and resources.

 

Can I earn certificates or continuing education credits?

At this time, the CPC Network is not offering certificate or continuing education credits. We are working actively to bring this benefit to members.

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​How much does membership cost?

Current pricing and inclusions are listed on the Membership page. Organizational membership is currently available ONLY to government agencies and officially recognized regional, state and local arts councils. If you are a government agency or arts council, you may fill out this form and send to ann@cpcmembernetwork.com. 

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Are there memberships or discounts for organizations?

At this time, the CPC Network is offering individual membership only. You may still join as an individual if you work for a government agency or an officially recognized regional, state or local arts council. Current membership pricing offers a free one-month trial membership discount.

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How do I access my member benefits?

Once you join, you will receive login details to the member portal. From there, you can access courses, resources, event registrations, and your member profile at any time.

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Can I cancel my membership?

Memberships can be canceled according to the terms outlined at registration. Membership fees are non-refundable, however, you will retain access to member benefits until the end of your current membership period after cancellation.

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How do I Join?

Simply visit the Membership page and complete the registration process. You can begin accessing benefits immediately after joining.