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Chairman’s Circle

$25,000–$49,999

For an annual gift of $25,000–$49,999 (all but $1,835 is tax-deductible), Chairman’s Circle members enjoy the following unique privileges:

  • Exclusive opportunities to meet with Barnes executive, curatorial, and conservation staff
  • Opportunity to host an event with the Neubauer Family Executive Director and President in your home

Plus, all the privileges of the Leadership Circle level, including:

  • Unlimited admission to the Barnes and Calder Gardens for two adults and all children (18 and under) in the household
  • Complimentary joint admission tickets for your guests to the Barnes and Calder Gardens
  • Exclusive programs and lectures with scholars, curators, and artists
  • Invitations to exhibition opening events
  • Invitation to the annual Circles Soirée
  • Exclusive annual day trip opportunity to a regional art destination
  • Access to a dedicated Circles phone line for ticket and tour arrangements
  • Complimentary tickets to First Fridays
  • 20% discount at the Barnes Shop and Calder Gardens Shop
  • 10% discount on adult education classes
  • Inclusion in biannual Circles donor listing and Annual Report
  • Reciprocal benefits at more than 500 museums, including exclusive partnership with the Musées d’Orsay et de l’Orangerie in Paris
  • Complimentary private docent-led tour opportunities for you and your guests
  • Additional regional day trip travel opportunity
  • Opportunity to host a small private event or meeting at the Barnes
  • Public recognition in on-site signage
  • Opportunity to host a large private event or meeting at the Barnes
  • One complimentary gift membership ($290 Supporter membership)
  • Exclusive multiday domestic travel opportunities
  • Invitation to annual Director’s Circle Dinner
  • Exclusive international travel opportunities with Barnes leadership
  • Two complimentary exhibition catalogues
  • Complimentary private experience at Calder Gardens
  • Opportunity to host a curatorial presentation in your home for friends and guests

Get More from the Barnes Foundation

Become a Benefactor’s Circle Member

Enjoy all the benefits of the Chairman’s Circle level, plus:

  • Private dinner with the Neubauer Family Executive Director and President and the chair of the Board of Trustees

Give to the Barnes Exhibition Fund

Ensure the continued excellence of our special exhibitions by supporting all activities directly related to exhibition production.