Membership

Membership

Become a Member!

Membership at the New Museum is about seeing it first – whether that means moving to the front of the line or being among the first to preview what’s new in contemporary art.

CELEBRATIONS AT THE NEW MUSEUM…

Become a Member today and celebrate the opening of
The Imaginary Museum: Dakis Joannou Collection Curated by Jeff Koons
 
Premium Members and above attend the
VIP Preview (preceding the opening reception)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
7 – 8 p.m.

Deluxe Members and above attend the
Opening Reception
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
8 – 10 p.m.

Standard Members and above attend the
Members Cocktail Party
Saturday, March 13, 2010
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.


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STANDARD ($35, $60, $100)

(100% is tax deductible)

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Standard Member
Family outing at the Museum
Individual $60 (for one)
Dual / Family $100 (for two)
Student / Artist / Senior / Teacher* $35 (for one)
  • Personalized Membership card(s)
  • Free, unlimited general admission
  • Invitations to Members-only exhibition previews and receptions
  • 10% discount at the New Museum Store
  • 15% discount at New Food, the New Museum’s café
  • 20% discount on New Museum publications
  • Subscription to seasonal events calendar, and e-mail reminders about upcoming events
  • Discounts on tickets to New Museum screenings, performances, and panels
  • Invitations to special shopping days at the New Museum Store
  • Discounts at over 100 local businesses

* Requires artist resume, valid student ID, or proof of age over 65. Teacher Memberships are available for New York City 7-12th grade teachers. Proof of employment from Principal on school letterhead is required.

DELUXE ($400)

($375 is tax deductible)

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Deluxe Member
Enjoying a party in the Sky Room
Copyright Patrick McMullen
All of the above benefits plus:
  • Invitations to exhibition opening receptions
  • Inside Art : Gallery tours and studio visits with curators and artists
  • Subscription to the New Museum Paper
  • Reciprocal membership and free admission to over twenty contemporary art institutions (download a list of participating museums).

PREMIUM ($1,000)

($900 is tax deductible)

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Premium Member
Visit to Dana Schutz's Studio
All of the above benefits plus:
  • VIP exhibition opening receptions
  • Invitations to private after-hours tours led by senior curators
  • Early opportunity to purchase Annual Gala tickets
  • Complimentary New Museum exhibition catalogue


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CONTEMPORARY COUNCIL ($2,500)

($2,340 is tax deductible)

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Contemporary Council
Emory Douglas with Council Members and Trustees before his opening reception
Get closer to contemporary art!

Contemporary Council Members receive an inside look into the New Museum’s mission of “New Art, New Ideas”.  Through behind the scenes tours with our curators, leading artists, gallerists, and arts professionals, Contemporary Council members get closer to the art and creative process.

All of the above Premium Membership benefits plus:

  • Special invitations to 4 exclusive Contemporary Council events each year, including curator-led tours of exhibitions, private collections, as well as studio visits with exhibiting artists
  • Complimentary tickets for 2 to select public programs including live performances, films, lectures, artist talks, and more (online RSVP required)
  • Special recognition, as a Council, on select public programming and benefit materials
  • Invitations to attend VIP exhibition opening receptions
  • Early opportunity to purchase Annual Gala and Auction tickets
  • 10 (total) complimentary guest passes
  • Complimentary New Museum exhibition catalog

Download the Contemporary Council Application Form.

For more information on Council Memberships, please contact councils@newmuseum.org or call 212.219.1222 x260.

PRODUCERS COUNCIL

Membership in the Producers Council is by invitation only. Please contact Rachel Coker, Deputy Development Director, at 212.219.1222 ext 260 or rcoker@newmuseum.org for more information.

Producers Council
Eungie Joo, Keith Haring Director and Curator of Education and Public Programs, leads a tour in Venice, Italy with Museum Council members

All of the above Contemporary Council Membership benefits plus:

  • Invitation to 2 daylong Producers Council days per year
  • Eligibility to participate in national and international Art Study Tours
  • Early opportunity to purchase Limited Edition artwork at pre-publication price
  • Opportunity to host a private event
  • Cocktails with curators, artists, and Director at the annual evening reception for council members
  • VIP exhibition opening receptions
  • Invitations to private, curator-led tours of special exhibitions
  • Complimentary tickets for 2 to select public programs including live performances, films, lectures, artist talks, and more (online RSVP required)
  • Early opportunity to purchase Annual Gala and Auction tickets
  • 25 (total) complimentary guest passes
  • Credit in New Museum Paper, a publication featuring essays, artwork, and information relating to timely issues in contemporary art
  • Complimentary New Museum exhibition catalog

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First Aid Kit

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The New Museum First-Aid Kit is the perfect gift for the risk takers in your life.

The kit is packed with items every art lover needs, including a New Museum Gift Membership available at the Individual, Dual, Deluxe, or Premium level! Click here for a list of contents.

Prepare your adventurous loved ones with this healing gift while supporting the New Museum and its cutting-edge exhibitions.

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Donate to the Annual Fund by submitting the online form or calling our Development Office at 212.219.1222 x 252. You may also mail contributions in any amount to:

Development Office
New Museum
235 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
U.S.A.

Gifts to the Annual Fund are 100% tax-deductible and do not qualify as a membership gift or renewal.

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To join, upgrade or receive additional information about Membership at the New Museum at any level, please contact the Membership Office at membership@newmuseum.org or call 212.219.1222 x234.