Support

Patron members enjoy the following benefits for one individual:

• Unlimited complimentary admission to the Barnes and Calder Gardens
• Two complimentary one-time-use guest passes to share the Barnes and Calder Gardens with family and friends
• $15 guest tickets to the Barnes or Calder Gardens (maximum 8 per visit)
• Exclusive morning access (10–11 am) at the Barnes and Calder Gardens
• $10 monthly Barnes First Friday tickets for you and your guests (maximum 8 per event)
• Member preview days with exclusive access to special exhibitions prior to the public opening
• Free daily Barnes collection Spotlight Tours with new themes all year
• Complimentary tickets to most lectures and significant discounts on other public programs
• 50% discount on guided tours of the Barnes collection and special exhibitions
• 10% discount at the Barnes Shop, Garden Restaurant, Reflections Café, and Calder Gardens Shop
• 10% discount and early registration opportunities for classes and workshops
• 20% discount on parking at the Barnes lot ($10 for up to four hours)
• Access to the Museum Travel Alliance, a consortium of museums offering exclusive travel opportunities with like-minded art enthusiasts
• Reciprocal admission at both the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris
• Exclusive virtual tours of the Barnes collection and special exhibitions
• Monthly member-only e-newsletter

All but $60 of Patron membership dues are tax-deductible.

Contributor members enjoy all the benefits of the Patron level, for two adults and all children 18 and under in the household, plus:

• $10 guest tickets to the Barnes or Calder Gardens (maximum 8 per visit)

All but $70 of Contributor membership dues are tax-deductible.

Supporter members enjoy all the benefits of the Contributor level, plus:

• Reciprocal benefits at 400-plus museums, including the Phillips Collection, Baltimore Museum of Art, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and Norton Museum of
• Four complimentary one-time-use guest passes to share the Barnes and Calder Gardens with family and friends
• NEW: Special access to Calder Gardens programming and events throughout the year
• Complimentary Barnes First Friday member tickets and $10 tickets for guests (maximum 8 per event)
• Invitation to annual private exhibition preview party
• Invitation to curator-led tour with behind-the-scenes insights

The value of the benefits of the Supporter membership exceeds the dues.

Sustainer members enjoy all the benefits of the Supporter level, plus:

• Six complimentary one-time-use guest passes to share the Barnes and Calder Gardens with family and friends
• Four complimentary Barnes Highlights Tour tickets
• NEW: Private viewing hours at Calder Gardens
• Invitations to galas and other special events

All but $388 of Sustainer membership dues are tax-deductible.

National members enjoy all the benefits of the Patron level, without guest passes. A National membership is available to those who live over 200 miles from the Barnes and Calder Gardens.

Fully tax-deductible. Call 215.278.7100 for details.

The Contemporaries are a vital part of the Barnes Foundation’s and Calder Gardens’ futures: a dynamic group of young patrons and art enthusiasts, ages 21–39, who enjoy distinct programs and social events. The Contemporaries’ generous annual membership contributions provide critical, unrestricted support.

For an annual gift of $500 (all but $230 is tax-deductible), Barnes Contemporaries members enjoy the following privileges for two adults:

• Unlimited free admission to the Barnes and Calder Gardens and complimentary admission for friends and family
• Free tickets to Young Professionals Nights at the Barnes and exclusive VIP receptions
• Invitations to select Circles lectures and receptions featuring renowned scholars, artists, and curators
• A dedicated phone line to arrange tours and other VIP services
• 10% discount at the Barnes Shop and Calder Gardens Shop

For an annual gift of $1,000 (all but $353 is tax-deductible), Circle Contemporaries members enjoy all of the privileges of the Barnes Contemporaries membership, plus:

• An invitation to the annual Circles Soirée
• Recognition in the Annual Report
• 20% discount at the Barnes Shop and Calder Gardens Shop

The Circles is a dynamic group of individuals whose generous annual gifts provide critical, unrestricted support for the Barnes Foundation’s and Calder Gardens’ missions and programs. As a sign of our appreciation, Circle members are invited to major events and receive special recognition, access, and benefits.

For an annual gift of $1,250–$2,499 (all but $423 is tax-deductible), Circle Members enjoy the following privileges:

• Unlimited admission at the Barnes and Calder Gardens for two individuals and any children in your household
• Free admission for your guests
• Exclusive programs and lectures to expand your understanding of the Barnes collection
• Invitations to exhibition previews
• An invitation to the annual Circles Soirée
• 20% discount at the Barnes Shop and Calder Gardens Shop
• Inclusion in donor recognition materials, including the Circles member list and Annual Report
• A dedicated Circles phone line for personal handling of tour arrangements and other VIP services
• Exclusive day trips and regional travel opportunities, as available

For an annual gift of $2,500–$4,999 (all but $878 is tax-deductible), Circle Supporters enjoy all the privileges of the Circle Member level, plus:

• The opportunity to host a small private event or meeting at the Barnes
• Public recognition on-site at the Barnes
• A customized private tour for you and your guests
• Complimentary parking by advance registration
• Exclusive opportunities to visit US art fairs with Barnes staff, as available
• One complimentary gift membership ($290 Supporter membership)

For an annual gift of $5,000–$9,999 (all but $932 is tax-deductible), Circle Patrons enjoy all the privileges of the Circle Supporter level, plus:

• The opportunity to host a small or large event or meeting at the Barnes
• Exclusive lunches with scholars and curators
• Behind-the-scenes events with curatorial and conservation staff
• One complimentary exhibition catalogue

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 $1,048 is tax-deductible), Director’s Circle members enjoy all the privileges of the Circle Patron level, plus:

• An invitation to the annual Director’s Circle dinner with scholars, trustees, and Barnes leadership
• Personalized experiences for you and your guests
• Exclusive domestic and international travel opportunities
• One additional complimentary exhibition catalogue (two total)

For an annual gift of $15,000–$24,999 (all but $1,174 is tax-deductible), Leadership Circle members enjoy all the privileges of the Director’s Circle level, plus:

• A behind-the-scenes visit to the Barnes conservation studio
• The opportunity to host a curatorial presentation in your home
• One additional complimentary exhibition catalogue (three total)

For an annual gift of $25,000–$49,999 (all but $1,174 is tax-deductible), Chairman’s Circle members enjoy the privileges of the Leadership Circle level, plus:

• The ability to host an additional private event at the Barnes (two total)
• The opportunity to host an event with the Neubauer Family Executive Director and President of the Barnes in your home
• Opportunities to engage with Barnes and Calder Gardens executive, curatorial, and conservation staff

For an annual gift of $50,000 or more (all but $1,324 is tax-deductible), Benefactor’s Circle members enjoy the privileges of the Chairman’s Circle, plus:

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