New Mexico Gourd Society Membership
The New Mexico Gourd Society has so much planned for you this year.
Our organization is only as strong as our member base. Your membership dues allow us to provide the best learning & teaching activities possible. Please invite your friends, family, and fellow gourd enthusiasts to join your state chapter of the American Gourd Society.
NMGS is a registered nonprofit that strives to keep our membership dues as low as possible.
Membership dues are from January 1 to December 31.
How Do I Pay Membership Dues?
Please activate your $20 Annual Membership for 2025.
- Complete the NMGS Membership Application.
- Make Check Payable to: NMGS
- Send your check and completed NMGS Membership Application to:
- 10512 Vecchio Dr. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114
You can also bring a check and completed membership application to our next meeting.
- Download the New Mexico Gourd Society Membership Application by CLICKING HERE.
Membership Benefits
Membership in the New Mexico Gourd Society entitles you to:
- Your personal gourd art webpage on the NMGS Artist Gallery website.
- Attend monthly workshops, classes, demonstrations, and lectures by artists & growers.
- Learn new techniques for working with gourds.
- Meet New Mexico gourd growers and learn about growing techniques.
- Access to how-to articles, featured artists & growers, local meeting reports, advertising, class schedules, and suppliers.
- Fast track to current and popular classes, gourd books, publications, suppliers, and growers.
- Connections with local gourders in your area, members of the AGS (American Gourd Society), and other State Chapters.
- Participation in Gourd festivals (gourd art competitions/displays/sales, raw gourd sales, supplies, classes, and demonstrations).
- Association with gourd shows and competitions in other states, and opportunities to show your gourd art and teach techniques at craft fairs.
- NMGS-sponsored meetings and festivals.
NMGS Mission Statement
The New Mexico Gourd Society promotes the horticulture and appreciation of gourds, gourd growing, and gourd arts and crafts by providing a supportive, sharing, and educational environment.
Information and educational resources are provided to members and the general public through meetings, printed material, multimedia, festivals, shows, and other such venues.