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Benefactor’s Circle

$50,000+

For an annual gift of $50,000 or more (all but $1,198 is tax-deductible), Benefactor’s Circle members enjoy the following unique privilege:

  • A private dinner with the Neubauer Family Executive Director and President of the Barnes and the chair of the Barnes Foundation Board of Trustees

Plus all of the privileges of the Chairman’s Circle level, including:

Admission and Amenities

  • Unlimited admission at the Barnes and Calder Gardens for two individuals and any children in your household
  • Free admission for your guests
  • A customized private tour for you and your guests
  • Complimentary parking in the Barnes lot
  • A dedicated Circles phone line for personal arrangement of visits, tours, and tickets to public programs
  • One complimentary gift membership ($290 Supporter membership)
  • 20% discount at the Barnes Shop and Calder Gardens Shop
  • Three complimentary exhibition catalogues
  • Reciprocal benefits at 400-plus museums, including the Frick Collection, the Baltimore Museum of Art, and the Norton Museum of Art

Exclusive Events

  • Exclusive programs and lectures to expand your understanding of the Barnes collection
  • An invitation to the annual Circles Soirée and exhibition opening events
  • An invitation to the annual Director’s Circle dinner with scholars, trustees, and Barnes leadership
  • The opportunity to host two a small or large events or meetings at the Barnes
  • Day trips and regional travel opportunities
  • Exclusive lunches with scholars and curators
  • Exclusive domestic and international travel opportunities
  • A behind-the-scenes visit to the Barnes conservation studio
  • The opportunity to host a curatorial presentation in your home
  • The opportunity to host an event with the Neubauer Family Executive Director and President of the Barnes in your home

Recognition

  • Inclusion in donor recognition materials, including the Circles member list and Annual Report

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