Members Preview Fall 2018
On September 14, Members are invited to preview and celebrate our Fall 2018 exhibitions before they open to the public. Don’t miss the party! Save 20% off museum memberships by signing up today and join us at the Opening Reception.
We want you to share the excitement with your friends, so as an added bonus members are welcome to bring one additional guest!
Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres from Contigo and drinks from Austin Eastciders, Dripping Springs Vodka, Fall Creek Vineyards, Hi Sign Brewing and Nine Banded Whiskey, plus a special performance by San Marcos-based, Neo-soul group, BluMoon.
Opening this fall are Huma Bhabha: Other Forms of Life and Jessica Stockholder: Relational Aesthetics, with Robert Davidson: U and Eye.
Members of The Contemporary Austin SEE and EXPERIENCE it FIRST while providing essential support to contemporary art in Austin. Find the right membership level for you below!
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We have made improvements to our membership program! All members now enjoy even more ways to get up close and personal with art, with access to a variety of events, classes, and tours at The Contemporary and partner organizations. Find the right membership level for you below!
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Artist/Student/Educator/Senior |
$35 | Join | Renew | Give as Gift |
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Free admission for ONE adult to both museum locations (admission is always free for ages 18 and under) Invitations for ONE adult to all of The Contemporary Austin’s exhibition openings (unless otherwise noted) Access for ONE adult to all Member events for one year, including FREE admission to member tours, the ROOFTOP ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN and GREEN SCREEN film series, and more Discounts on public programs and educational programs (Please note: this does NOT include the Art School discount, which is available to Members at the Dual level or above) Priority registration for classes at the Art School Invitation to sign up for Contemporary Art 101—our members-only lecture series Advance notice on ticket sales and upcoming events Volunteer opportunities Fully tax-deductible All Member benefits are for one adult 18 years of age or older. Proof of status required: Portfolio/CV for Artist; ID for Student/Educator and Active Military; driver’s license for Seniors, age 65 or older. |
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Individual |
$50 | Join | Renew | Give as Gift |
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Free admission for ONE adult to both museum locations (admission is always free for ages 18 and under) Invitations for ONE adult to all of The Contemporary Austin’s exhibition openings (unless otherwise noted) Access for ONE adult to all Member events for one year, including FREE admission to member tours, the ROOFTOP ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN and GREEN SCREEN film series, and more Discounts on public programs and educational programs (Please note: this does NOT include the Art School discount, which is available to Members at the Dual level or above) Priority registration for classes at the Art School Advance notice on ticket sales and upcoming events Volunteer opportunities Fully tax-deductible |
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Dual |
$85 | Join | Renew | Give as Gift |
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Free admission for TWO adults to both museum locations, all year long (admission is always free for ages 18 and under) Invitations for TWO adults to all of The Contemporary Austin’s exhibition openings (unless otherwise noted) Access for TWO adults to all member events for one year, including FREE admission to member tours, the ROOFTOP ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN and GREEN SCREEN film series, and more 10% discount on Art School classes for you and your family Priority registration for classes at the Art School Discounts on public programs and educational programs Advance notice on ticket sales and upcoming events Volunteer opportunities Fully tax-deductible |
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CURATOR’S CIRCLE Supporter |
$250 | Join | Renew | Give as Gift |
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All benefits listed above Invitations to curator-led tours of exhibitions Admission privileges of the North American Reciprocal Membership at more than 950 institutions nationwide. More info here. Admission privileges of the Texas Reciprocal Membership at many museums in Texas. More info here. FOUR one-time-use Guest Passes for free admission to both museum locations $225 is tax-deductible |
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CURATOR’S CIRCLE Advocate |
$500 | Join | Renew | Give as Gift |
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All benefits listed above Complimentary valet parking for all exhibition openings SIX one-time-use Guest Passes for free admission to both museum locations Visual recognition at the Jones Center on Congress Avenue and Laguna Gloria for one year $450 is tax-deductible |
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DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Collector |
$1,250 | Join | Renew | Give as Gift |
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All benefits listed above ONE copy of a Contemporary Austin publication Invitations to Breakfast with the Director Optional COMPLIMENTARY membership to the Austin Contemporaries $1,125 is tax-deductible |
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DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Patron |
$2,500 | Join | Renew | Give as Gift |
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All benefits listed above Invitations to exclusive national art trips VIP passes to prestigious national and international art fairs $2,250 is tax-deductible | ||||
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DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Ambassador |
$5,000 | Join | Renew | Give as Gift |
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All benefits listed above One COMPLIMENTARY signed, limited-edition print by a prominent artist commissioned by The Contemporary Austin. More info here. Invitations to exclusive international art trips One COMPLIMENTARY Gift Membership at the Dual Level Unlimited guest passes to both museum locations for your guests $4,500 is tax-deductible |
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DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Benefactor |
$7,500 | Join | Renew | Give as Gift |
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All benefits listed above COMPLIMENTARY registration for ONE person for Contemporary Art 101, our Members-only lecture series $6,750 is tax deductible |
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DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Leader |
$10,000 | Join | Renew | Give as Gift |
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All benefits listed above COMPLIMENTARY registration for TWO people for Contemporary Art 101, our Members-only lecture series $9,000 is tax-deductible |
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IMAGE: Huma Bhabha, Untitled and Untitled, 2014. Both: Ink and collage on color photograph. 80 x 50 inches each. Installation view, 56th Venice Biennale – All the World’s Futures, Venice, Italy, 2015. Artwork © Huma Bhabha. Image courtesy the artist and Salon 94, New York. Photograph by James Wang Quian. / Huma Bhabha, Mechanic, 2015. Cork, Styrofoam, cardboard, acrylic paint, oil stick, nail polish, and wood. 87 x 18 1/4 x 24 1/4 inches. Artwork © Huma Bhabha. Courtesy Alex Rodriguez, Miami. Image courtesy the artist and Salon 94, New York. / Installation view, Jessica Stockholder: Door Hinges, Kavi Gupta Gallery, Chicago, 2015. Artwork © the artist. Image courtesy the artist and Kavi Gupta Gallery, Chicago. Photograph by Evan Jenkins. / Jessica Stockholder, Assist #3: A Chord, 2015. Painted metal and ratchet strap with yellow webbing. The Assist is strapped to a prop; in this case a piano. Use felt if needed. 74 x 90 x 48 inches. Artwork © Jessica Stockholder. Image courtesy the artist and Kavi Gupta Gallery, Chicago. Photograph by Evan Jenkins.
