Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Fine Arts Club?
A. Organized in 1911, the Fine Arts Club is a membership organization based in philanthropy which creates an environment for learning. Today, nearly three hundred members continue the tradition of the club through study sections that promote increased understanding of community and world issues. In addition to History, Investments, and Sports, our sections include Art, Books, Drama, and Gardening.
Q. How much does it cost to be a member?
A. Annual club dues are fifty dollars ($50) for Active Members and twenty-five dollars ($25) for Associate and Sustaining Members. Sections may levy additional dues as indicated in their bylaws. There are no initiation dues.
Q. Who can be a member of the club?
A. Any individual over the age of 18 may become a member of the club. New members are welcome at any time throughout the year.
Q. What is the history of the clubhouse?
A. The Fine Arts Club owns the historic home at 601 4th Street South in Fargo, just south of Island Park. Built in 1916 for an insurance agency, the house was later used as the Fargo College Music Conservatory before it was donated to the club by Lizzie Watson. It has been the Fine Arts Club House since 1930. The first two floors accommodate meetings rooms for club activities and programs. The upper level is a private apartment for the full time, Resident Manager who maintains the building and grounds.
Q. How can I join the club?
A. Call the clubhouse at 701.235.6264 or contact any member. Interested people are invited to attend one section meeting or one general meeting before dues are required.
Q. Does someone live in the house?
A. The house is the residence of a full time Resident Manager and their family.
Q. Is the house available to rent for private parties?
A. With the approval of the Board of Directors, the house is available to be rented for private events for members only.
Q. Is this a club for people interested in music?
A. The answer is yes and no. Certainly many members have music as an interest – they may belong to the “Art Section” of the club. This is just one of eight sections of Fine Arts Club. Overall, the club is much more than a music group – members are involved in a book club or “section,” an investment group, drama, gardening, sports, history or creative living sections.