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

Wednesday February 29, 7:30–9:30 PM
Members-Only Leap Year Cocktail Party Celebrating “The Ungovernables”
Second New Museum Triennial

Exclusive for Members! Ring in the Leap Year with cocktails and an exclusive, private viewing of “The Ungovernables.” Please note: One guest per Member; Member must accompany guest.

STANDARD AND ABOVE

Join today to attend. Contact membership@newmuseum.org or 212.219.1222 x234.

For a full list of events visit the Membership Calendar.

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STANDARD ($35, $60, $100)

(100% is tax deductible)

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Give as a Gift

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 viewings and receptions
10% discount at the New Museum Store
10% discount at Birdbath created by City Bakery, 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
Seasonal discounts to local neighborhood shops, restaurants, and other establishments

* 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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Give as a Gift

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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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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Council Members visit the private collection of Andrew Ong

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
Invitations to attend all VIP previews of New Museum exhibitions
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
Access to exclusive contemporary art world events, fairs, and happenings
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 councils@newmuseum.org or 212.219.1222 ext 234 for more information.

New Museum Trustees and Council Members enjoy the Art Study Tour to Los Angeles and San Fancisco, CA in 2010.

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:

Eligibility to participate in national and international Art Study Tours led by New Museum curators
Invitations to two day-long Producers Council programs per year
Invitations to the annual luncheon for Producers Council Members with our director and curators
Invitations to three annual "State of the Art" discussions with our talented curatorial team (NEW!)
Early opportunity to purchase Limited Edition artwork at pre-publication price
Opportunity to host one private event per year at the Museum with 50% discount on space rental (NEW!)*
Invitations to attend all VIP Previews of New Museum exhibitions
Invitations to private, curator-led tours of exhibitions
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)
Early opportunity to purchase Annual Gala tickets
25 (total) complimentary guest passes
Name recognition on the New Museum Annual Donor Wall in the New Museum lobby (NEW!), on the New Museum website, and in the New Museum Paper, a publication featuring essays, artwork, and information relating to timely issues in contemporary art
Recognition, as a Council Member, on select projects in our first-floor Glass Gallery (NEW!)
Complimentary New Museum exhibition catalogs

*restrictions apply

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Do you know a creative type who would love a Membership to the New Museum? We've got just the thing: our 2011 Holiday Etch-A-Sketch© Membership. Only 150 were produced—so order yours today! The lucky recipient will receive a Membership as well as a special New Museum Etch-A-Sketch©. Perfect for the holidays!

The Etch-A-Sketch© Membership comes in the following categories:
Standard-Individual Membership ($65)
Standard-Dual Membership ($105)
Deluxe Membership ($405)
Premium Membership ($1,005)

To learn more about the Etch-A-Sketch© Membership, please visit the New Museum Store website or contact the Membership Office at 212.219.1222 x234 or membership@newmuseum.org.

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Donate to the Annual Fund by 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.