Support
There are many ways to support the Barnes, with special benefits and privileges available in recognition of your generosity.
Corporate Giving
Our corporate community provides critical support for art, education, and public programs at the Barnes Foundation that engage students and visitors from around the world. In return, we offer unique co-branding visibility and exclusive benefits that support marketing and business goals and help foster stronger relationships with colleagues and clients.
You'll find many ways to support the Barnes, including multi-year partnerships, sponsorships, Corporate Council membership, and donations to K–8 education through the EITC tax-credit program.
Multi-Year Partnerships
The generous support of our major corporate partners helps fund our signature programs and initiatives. To learn more about multi-year partnerships that offer ongoing branding opportunities, contact our Institutional Giving office at 215.278.7120.
Corporate Sponsorships
The Barnes is a world-renowned cultural destination as well as a vital part of the Philadelphia community. Sponsorship of a Barnes exhibition or program will effectively reach your company’s target audience and achieve strategic marketing and public-relations results.
Complimentary memberships, private tours, and entertaining privileges are among the many benefits we offer our corporate sponsors. We invite sponsorship in the following areas:
Education Outreach Programming Through our K–12 education program—and outreach programs for underserved schools in the School District of Philadelphia—the Barnes engages more than 10,000 students with the arts annually. Taught in the classroom and on-site in the collection galleries, lessons promote interdisciplinary and cross-cultural connections to reinforce core curriculum.
The Barnes Foundation smART Fund for Education, established by GSK, is an endowment that provides generous annual support for K–8 education outreach programs in the School District of Philadelphia.
Subaru of America has generously supported K–12 outreach programs by providing a vehicle for Barnes educators to use to travel to city schools.
Exhibitions
Established in 2012, our exhibition program is continuing to grow and evolve to provide a new lens for experiencing the Barnes collection.
Public Programs
Our innovative public programs—including live music, dance performances, films, and lectures—explore the thought-provoking themes in our collection and exhibitions.
Conservation
Funding for the conservation of Paul Cézanne’s The Large Bathers was generously provided through a grant from the Bank of America Art Conservation Project.
Publications
By investing in original research relating to the collection, the Barnes is continuing to grow its resources for scholars in Philadelphia and around the world. Our most recent book was Matisse in the Barnes Foundation.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact our Institutional Giving office at 215.278.7120.
Corporate Council
The Barnes Foundation's Corporate Council welcomes support from all sectors of the business community, from small firms to industry leaders. Members enjoy exclusive special-event privileges, complimentary admission and access for their employees, community recognition, and an affiliation with our renowned art collection.
Events and Meetings
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, our striking modern building—designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners—is the perfect setting for formal receptions, dinners, and cocktail parties. Our event spaces are equipped to handle audio-visual needs for large presentations and panel discussions, as well as smaller business and group meetings.
EITC
The Barnes Foundation is approved to receive contributions from corporations through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Eligible businesses that support our educational programs can apply to receive tax credits equal to 75% of their contribution (up to a maximum of $750,000 per taxable year).
Matching Gifts
To promote charitable giving, many companies will match their employees’ contributions to nonprofit organizations. If you are a supporter of the Barnes, you may be able to double or even triple your donation by checking with your human resources department to see if your employer offers such initiatives.