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Director’s Circle

$10,000–$14,999

Beginning with the Director’s Circle, members of the highest levels of the Circles are recognized for making the Barnes Foundation and Calder Gardens a philanthropic priority. In acknowledgment of their investment in the mission and future of the institutions, members enjoy unparalleled experiences.

For an annual gift of $10,000–$14,999 (all but $1,355 is tax-deductible), Director’s Circle members enjoy the following unique privileges:

  • Invitation to annual Director’s Circle Dinner
  • Exclusive international travel opportunities with Barnes leadership
  • One additional complimentary exhibition catalogue (two total)

Plus all the privileges of the Circle Patron 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)
  • One complimentary exhibition catalogue
  • Exclusive multiday domestic travel opportunities
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Become a Leadership Circle Member​

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

  • Complimentary private experience at Calder Gardens
  • Opportunity to host a curatorial presentation in your home for friends and guests

Upgrade to a Chairman’s Circle Member​

Receive all the benefits of the Leadership Circle level, plus:

  • 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