Memberships

BECOME A PART OF OUR GROUP OF LIKE-MINDED COLOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE BUSINESS OF COLOR.



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  • Professional Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $550


    2025 MEMBER BENEFITS:

    WORLD COLOR FORECAST™ & REPORTS

    • Printed color card with Fan Deck for four regions of CMG's 2027+ World Color Forecast

    • Digital color card with full notations

    • Written forecast reports

    • Forecast Presentation recordings & Trend Videos as presented during CMG's Summit Reveal™

    • Digital CMG 5-Year Forecast Evolution cards for each of the four regions

    • All ChromaZone® Digital Colors & Reports

    • Roving Reports


    EVENT PARTICIPATION & DISCOUNTS

    • Eligible to participate in all CMG Workshops and events at member discount rates for ChromaZone® Color Forecasting Workshops, ColorContext™ Workshops, Future Thinking, Summit Reveal and the International Summit

    • Complimentary registration for ColorSpeak™ webinars and ColorChat™ Zoom meetings

    • Eligible to participate in Steering if facilitating a ChromaZone® Workshop


    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    • Opportunity to lead CMG's Committees

    • Eligible to serve on CMG's Board of Directors and Executive Committee

    • CMG's ColorBridge™ Mentorship Program eligibility

    • Professional or brand awareness opportunities in our Member Spotlight, CMG Color Connection blog, and Color Chips™ newsletter

    • Ability to use CMG post-nominal credential


    OTHER

    • Full access to online Member Directory within CMG's Color Community

    • Access to archived Digital Colors & Reports


    CONDITIONS:

    APPROVAL: Approval by CMG's Board of Directors is required for Academic, Student, and Young Professional membership categories. All other categories do not require approval.

    TAX DEDUCTION: CMG dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes, but a portion may be deducted as a business expense.

    REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: Your membership becomes active when your payment to join is processed. Membership dues and fees are non-refundable.

    DURATION: Membership dues are renewed on a calendar year basis. All 2025 memberships will expire December 31, 2025.

    TRANSFERS: Company Memberships are transferable throughout the year, allowing you to change members in line with internal staff changes or job changes. You can also upgrade your Company Membership to a higher level at any point throughout the year, although the original expiration date remains the same. All other membership categories are not transferable.

  • Professional-Limited Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $250


    2025 MEMBER BENEFITS:


    WORLD COLOR FORECAST™ & REPORTS

    • CMG 2026+ World Color Forecast sRGB Digital Color Card covering all four regions with summary forecast reports

    • Opportunity to purchase at additional $150: CMG's 2027+ World Color Forecast sRGB Digital Color Card covering all four regions with written forecast reports

    • Opportunity to purchase at additional $325: Printed color card with Fan Deck for four regions of CMG's 2027+ World Color Forecast with written forecast reports*

    • Roving Reports


    EVENT PARTICIPATION & DISCOUNTS

    • Eligible to participate in CMG Workshops and events at member discount rates for ChromaZone® Color Forecasting Workshops, ColorContext™ Workshops, Future Thinking, Summit Reveal and the International Summit

    • Complimentary registration for ColorSpeak™ webinars and ColorChat™ Zoom meetings


    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    • Opportunity to serve on CMG committees

    • CMG's ColorBridge™ Mentorship Program eligibility

    • Professional or brand awareness opportunities in our Member Spotlight, CMG Color Connection blog, and Color Chips™ newsletter

    • Ability to use CMG post-nominal credential


    OTHER

    • Full access to online Member Directory within CMG's Color Community


    *As supplies last.


    CONDITIONS:

    APPROVAL: Approval by CMG's Board of Directors is required for Academic, Student, and Young Professional membership categories. All other categories do not require approval.

    TAX DEDUCTION: CMG dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes, but a portion may be deducted as a business expense.

    REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: Your membership becomes active when your payment to join is processed. Membership dues and fees are non-refundable.

    DURATION: Membership dues are renewed on a calendar year basis. All 2025 memberships will expire December 31, 2025.

    TRANSFERS: Company Memberships are transferable throughout the year, allowing you to change members in line with internal staff changes or job changes. You can also upgrade your Company Membership to a higher level at any point throughout the year, although the original expiration date remains the same. All other membership categories are not transferable.

  • Academic Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $150


    2025 MEMBER BENEFITS:


    WORLD COLOR FORECAST™ & REPORTS

    • CMG 2026+ World Color Forecast sRGB Digital Color Card covering all four regions with summary forecast reports

    • Opportunity to purchase at additional $150: CMG's 2027+ World Color Forecast sRGB Digital Color Card covering all four regions with written forecast reports

    • Opportunity to purchase at additional $325: Printed color card with Fan Deck for four regions of CMG's 2027+ World Color Forecast with written forecast reports*

    • Roving Reports


    EVENT PARTICIPATION & DISCOUNTS

    • Eligible to participate in CMG Workshops and events at member discount rates for ChromaZone® Color Forecasting Workshops, ColorContext™ Workshops, Future Thinking, Summit Reveal and the International Summit

    • Complimentary registration for ColorSpeak™ webinars and ColorChat™ Zoom meetings


    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    • Opportunity to serve on CMG committees

    • CMG's ColorBridge™ Mentorship Program eligibility

    • Professional or brand awareness opportunities in our Member Spotlight, CMG Color Connection blog, and Color Chips™ newsletter

    • Ability to use CMG post-nominal credential


    OTHER

    • Full access to online Member Directory within CMG's Color Community


    * As supplies last.



    CONDITIONS:

    APPROVAL: Approval by CMG's Board of Directors is required for Academic, Student, and Young Professional membership categories. All other categories do not require approval.

    TAX DEDUCTION: CMG dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes, but a portion may be deducted as a business expense.

    REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: Your membership becomes active when your payment to join is processed. Membership dues and fees are non-refundable.

    DURATION: Membership dues are renewed on a calendar year basis. All 2025 memberships will expire December 31, 2025.

    TRANSFERS: Company Memberships are transferable throughout the year, allowing you to change members in line with internal staff changes or job changes. You can also upgrade your Company Membership to a higher level at any point throughout the year, although the original expiration date remains the same. All other membership categories are not transferable.

  • Young Professional Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $100


    NOTE: The Young Professional Membership Category is only available for those that have earned an undergraduate or advanced degree in art, design, color, or related field of study at any college or university within the past two years. Proof of graduation date will be required before approval.


    2025 MEMBER BENEFITS:


    WORLD COLOR FORECAST™ & REPORTS

    • CMG 2026+ World Color Forecast sRGB Digital Color Card covering all four regions with summary forecast reports

    • Opportunity to purchase at additional $150: CMG's 2027+ World Color Forecast sRGB Digital Color Card covering all four regions with written forecast reports

    • Opportunity to purchase at additional $325: Printed color card with Fan Deck for four regions of CMG's 2027+ World Color Forecast with written forecast reports*

    • Roving Reports


    EVENT PARTICIPATION & DISCOUNTS

    • Eligible to participate in CMG Workshops and events at Young Professional Discount rates for ChromaZone® Color Forecasting Workshops, ColorContext™ Workshops, Future Thinking, Summit Reveal and the International Summit

    • Complimentary registration for ColorSpeak™ webinars and ColorChat™ Zoom meetings


    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    • Opportunity to serve on CMG committees

    • CMG's ColorBridge Mentorship Program eligibility

    • Professional or brand awareness opportunities in our Member Spotlight, CMG Color Connection blog, and Color Chips™ newsletter

    • Ability to use CMG post-nominal credential


    OTHER

    • Full access to online Member Directory within CMG's Color Community


    *As supplies last.


    CONDITIONS:

    APPROVAL: Approval by CMG's Board of Directors is required for Academic, Student, and Young Professional membership categories. All other categories do not require approval.

    TAX DEDUCTION: CMG dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes, but a portion may be deducted as a business expense.

    REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: Your membership becomes active when your payment to join is processed. Membership dues and fees are non-refundable.

    DURATION: Membership dues are renewed on a calendar year basis. All 2025 memberships will expire December 31, 2025.

    TRANSFERS: Company Memberships are transferable throughout the year, allowing you to change members in line with internal staff changes or job changes. You can also upgrade your Company Membership to a higher level at any point throughout the year, although the original expiration date remains the same. All other membership categories are not transferable.

  • Student Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $50


    NOTE: The Student Membership Category is only available for full-time students in art, design, color, or related field of study at any college or university. Proof of enrollment will be required before approval.


    2025 MEMBER BENEFITS:


    WORLD COLOR FORECAST™ & REPORTS

    • CMG 2026+ World Color Forecast sRGB Digital Color Card covering all four regions with summary forecast reports

    • Opportunity to purchase at additional $150: CMG's 2027+ World Color Forecast sRGB Digital Color Card covering all four regions with written forecast reports

    • Opportunity to purchase at additional $325: Printed color card with Fan Deck for four regions of CMG's 2027+ World Color Forecast with written forecast reports*

    • Roving Reports


    EVENT PARTICIPATION & DISCOUNTS

    • Eligible to participate in CMG Workshops and events at Student Discount rates for ChromaZone® Color Forecasting Workshops, ColorContext™ Workshops, Future Thinking, Summit Reveal and the International Summit

    • Complimentary registration for ColorSpeak™ webinars and ColorChat™ Zoom meetings


    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    • Opportunity to serve on CMG committees

    • CMG's ColorBridge Mentorship Program eligibility

    • Professional opportunities in our Member Spotlight, CMG Color Connection blog, and Color Chips™ newsletter

    • Ability to use CMG post-nominal credential


    OTHER

    • Full access to online Member Directory within CMG's Color Community


    * As supplies last.


    CONDITIONS:

    APPROVAL: Approval by CMG's Board of Directors is required for Academic, Student, and Young Professional membership categories. All other categories do not require approval.

    TAX DEDUCTION: CMG dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes, but a portion may be deducted as a business expense.

    REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: Your membership becomes active when your payment to join is processed. Membership dues and fees are non-refundable.

    DURATION: Membership dues are renewed on a calendar year basis. All 2025 memberships will expire December 31, 2025.

    TRANSFERS: Company Memberships are transferable throughout the year, allowing you to change members in line with internal staff changes or job changes. You can also upgrade your Company Membership to a higher level at any point throughout the year, although the original expiration date remains the same. All other membership categories are not transferable.