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
    $150


    NOTE: To qualify for this membership, applicants must currently be part of CMG's Student Program.


    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.

  • Student Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $75


    NOTE: The Student Membership Category is only for students at universities enrolled in the CMG Student Chapter program.


    2025 MEMBER BENEFITS:


    WORLD COLOR FORECAST™ & REPORTS

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

    • Roving Reports


    EVENT PARTICIPATION & DISCOUNTS

    • Eligible to participate in CMG Student Workshops and student events at member discount rate

    • 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


    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.