As a Supporter

Anyone with an interest in posters and a demonstrable desire to promote the goals of the API may apply to join the API as a Supporter. The API Board of Directors will determine in its sole discretion whether an applicant shall be accorded Supporter status. Such status is subject to periodic review.

Annual subscription: $40 USD / year
Lifetime membership: $500 USD

As an Accredited Professional

An artist or printer is eligible to apply to join the API as an Accredited Professional if he or she has produced more than one authorized commercially-released poster promoting an entertainment-related event. Designation as an Accredited Professional is at the sole discretion of the API Board of Directors and subject to periodic review. Accredited Professionals will be granted various privileges not available to Supporters or the general public, such as voting privileges on certain issues and the ability to participate in API exhibitions and other events.

Annual subscription: $40 USD / year
Lifetime membership: $500 USD

NOTE: You must join the API as an individual. We do not accept studio or organization sign-ups. Each person must sign up separately.

Step 1 - Initial Registration:

Fill out the registration form located here:

http://www.americanposterinstitute.com/forums/register.php

Step 2 - Email Confirmation:

Check your email and click the activation link to confirm your email address.

Step 3 - Log In:

NOTE - Clicking the activation link in Step 2 'should' automatically log you in. If you are not logged in at this time, please do the following:

Log in with your User Name and password at the top right of this page:

http://www.americanposterinstitute.com/forums

Step 4 - Make Payment:

The preferred method is via PayPal.

To make a payment with PayPal, click here:

http://www.americanposterinstitute.com/forums/payments.php

NOTE - if you have sufficient funds in your account, you will be granted full access to the API website immediately. If you do not have sufficient funds and an e-check is used, you will be granted access automatically when the payment clears (usually 5 to 7 days)

If you do not wish to use PayPal, you must mail a check or money order, make it out to "American Poster Institute" and mail to the following address:

American Poster Institute
4710 Depew Apt B
Austin, TX USA
78751