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.

UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS…

See It First! Become a Member to gain inside access at the New Museum and beyond!

For a full list of events visit the Membership Calendar.
Derek Lam Store Visit
Thursday, March 18, 2010
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Experience inside access to fashion designer Derek Lam's Crosby Street store, designed by SANAA, the Tokyo-based architects of the New Museum. Derek Lam will speak about his inspirations, process, and the intersection between the architecture of his store and his own designs. Also, enjoy an exclusive viewing of pieces from his latest collection hand-picked by Lam. Join or upgrade to the Deluxe level to attend.


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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 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
  • Invitations to the Annual Contemporary Council luncheon with New Museum curators
  • Access to exclusive contemporary art world events, fairs, and happenings
  • Free tickets 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 New Museum materials
  • Invitations to attend VIP previews before all exhibition opening receptions
  • Early opportunity to purchase Annual Gala and Auction tickets
  • 10 (total) complimentary guest passes
  • Complimentary New Museum exhibition catalogs

Download the Contemporary Council Brochure and 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

Experience contemporary art on a deeper level!

For over ten years, we have provided Producers Council Members with behind-the-scenes access to the Museum’s leading curators and exclusive programs. During day-long weekend events and national and international Art Study Tours, Members of the Producers Council enjoy visits to private collections and artist studios, intimate salon conversations, and immersive topics with Museum curators and art professionals.

All of the above Contemporary Council Membership benefits plus:

  • Invitations to two day-long Producers Council programs per year
  • Eligibility to participate in national and international Art Study Tours
  • Invitations to two annual luncheons for Producers Council Members with the Director and Curator
  • Early opportunity to purchase Limited Edition artwork at pre-publication price
  • Opportunity to host a private event at the Museum (restrictions apply)
  • Access to exclusive contemporary art world events, fairs, and happenings
  • Free tickets to select public programs including live performances, films, lectures, artist talks, and more (online RSVP required)
  • 25 (total) complimentary guest passes
  • Name recognition on Producers Council materials, on the New Museum website, and in the New Museum Paper, a publication featuring essays, artwork, and information relating to current issues in contemporary art
  • Complimentary New Museum exhibition catalogs

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First Aid Kit

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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.