Over 5000 like-minded clown arts professionals and enthusiasts around the world working together to propagate the performing art of clowning

Minnesota based nonprofit membership corporation

All volunteer leadership

Contracted, professional membership support staff

Specific membership categories to include Lifetime, International, Senior, Regular, Family and Junior

Lifetime membership payment options

Membership recruitment incentives for individual members

Individual welcome to the organization upon application completion with presentation of credentials and certificate suitable for framing

Annual dues card upon payment of dues

The New Calliope - a clown arts membership magazine published six times a year provided with full memberships

Publication opportunities for members by submitting articles and photos to Calliope editor

Advertising opportunities for member owned businesses in Calliope

Membership Directory with unique membership promotional opportunities

COAI Chartered Clown Alleys for local and regional membership support and continuing educational opportunities

Recognition for local clown arts publications and newsletters excellence - The New Calliope Best of Press Award

Continuing professional educational opportunities, scholarships and grants

Clowning 101 Instructional Manual and Coordinators/Instructors Guide

Annual COAI convention open to all members

International competitions

Convention Junior Joey Program

First time convention attendee registration grant opportunities

International Awards and Recognition to include COAI Clown Of The Year, Excellence In Clowning, Competition Top Ten, Top Three

International Clown Week Celebrations and recognition to include alley and individual C.H.A.R.L.I.E. Awards

Opportunities for volunteer service to include Officers, Directors, Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Ambassadors, International Ambassadors, Committee Chairman

Membership support offered by a membership office and business manager with regularly scheduled hours

The COAI Website - www.coai.org supported by professional web master

Membership promotional opportunities on the web site

Clown arts dealer advertising and support opportunities on the web site

24/7 internal membership communications and support opportunities via the e-alley

Organization merchandise to include patches, pins, decals, shirts, hats, fanny packs and more

Professional Services Liability Insurance available from multiple sources

Multifaceted membership support opportunities available from the United States Federation of Small Business for members and member owned business Web site www.usfsb.com

Multifaceted membership support opportunities available from the Small Publishers of North America for members and member owned businesses Web site www.spannet.net