The Director’s Circle is a group of art enthusiasts devoted to supporting the Memorial Art Gallery’s innovative exhibitions and programs. Annual membership at this leadership level is essential to the vitality of our museum.
MAG’s commitment to connecting people, inspiring fun, and igniting discovery requires investment. Director’s Circle memberships are philanthropic, enabling MAG to do new research, publish original scholarship, and mount stunning exhibitions that offer something for everyone–from familiar masters like Monet to pioneering media artists like Isaac Julien.
All Director’s Circle memberships include:
- Free admission for members and guests
- Invitations to two annual Director’s Circle lectures
- Invitations to VIP receptions at MAG member opening parties
- Private docent-led tour of the museum (by appointment)
- Reciprocal admission to 1,000+ North American Museums, Gardens and Historic Sites
- Coupon for one free Kids Create Date
- Invitation to Merry MAG Members’ Shopping Night
- 10% discount at The Store @ MAG
- 10% discount on Creative Workshop classes, as well as a priority enrollment period
- 10% discount (for the cardholder only) at Brown Hound Downtown
- Discount on M&T Bank Clothesline Festival admission
- Subscription to ARTiculate, MAG’s bi-monthly magazine
- Borrowing privileges at the MAG Library
- Acknowledgement in the Vanden Brul Pavilion
- Dual membership in the George Eastman Circle with a five-year pledge of $1,750 annually*
Winslow Homer Society: $1750–$3499
Members of the Memorial Art Gallery’s Director’s Circle are making an extraordinary impact. As a small token of our appreciation, those who join the Circle receive the enhanced benefits listed above.
Georgia O’Keeffe Society: $3500–$6999
Membership also includes an invitation to a special event with the Director, one Family/Grandparent gift membership, and acknowledgement in the Lockhart Gallery.
Claude Monet Society: $7000–$9999
Membership also includes an invitation to a special event with the Director, two Family/Grandparent gift memberships, acknowledgement in the Lockhart Gallery, one free personal use of MAG facilities, and an invitation to an annual trip with the Director.
Emily Sibley Watson Society: $10000+
Membership also includes an invitation to a special event with the Director, two Family/Grandparent gift memberships, and acknowledgement in the Lockhart Gallery, one free personal use of MAG facilities, an invitation to an annual trip with the Director, an invitation to a memorial dinner with the Director, and the opportunity to attend a special presentation for a new acquisition for MAG’s collection.
The Director’s Circle and the George Eastman Circle recognize donors who support the Memorial Art Gallery with an annual gift of $1,750, or more, as members of both leadership giving societies. The benefits of this dual membership are remarkable, and are listed under each membership level on this page.
For more information on how you can join both the Director’s Circle and the George Eastman Circle, please contact Joe Carney, Senior Director of Major Gifts, at 585.276.8941.