Membership
JOIN, RENEW, or give a GIFT MEMBERSHIP for the best access to our exhibitions, events, and programs all year long! Annual memberships start at just $50.
In order to compensate for the time we are closed due to COVID-19, we will automatically add an additional three months to every new and renewing membership purchase.
All Contemporary Members Receive:
- Free admission to both museum locations, all year long
- Access to register for Art School classes
- Discounts at the Shop at The Contemporary
- Invitations to The Contemporary Austin’s exhibition openings
- Access to all member events, including FREE admission to members’ tours, film series, and more
- Invitations to enroll in Contemporary Art 101, our members-only lecture series
- Discounts on public programs and educational programs; advance notice on ticket sales and upcoming events
We’ve gone digital! Membership cards are emailed to new and renewing members immediately after purchase. Enjoy instant access to membership benefits while supporting our sustainability efforts!
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Find the right membership level for you below!+-Individual
$50 Join Renew Give as Gift Free admission for ONE adult to both museum locations, all year long (admission is always free for visitors under 18)
Access to register for Art School classes (for member and their children under 18)
10% discount at the Shop at The Contemporary
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 members’ tours, film series, and more
Invitation for ONE adult to enroll in Contemporary Art 101, our members-only lecture series
Discounts on public programs and educational programs
Advance notice on ticket sales and upcoming events
Volunteer opportunities
Fully tax-deductible
*This membership is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Artists, students, educators, military, and seniors are eligible for a 30% discount on Individual memberships. Please contact Nadine Pennypacker at npennypacker@thecontemporaryaustin.org or 512 458 8191 x 141, or visit one of our locations to retrieve discount code. Proper credentials, such as ID, CV, or website address will be verified.+-Dual
$85 Join Renew Give as Gift Free admission for TWO adults to both museum locations, all year long (admission is always free for visitors under 18)
Access to register for classes at the Art School for everyone in household
10% discount at the Shop at The Contemporary
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 members’ tours, film series, and more
Invitations for TWO adults to enroll in Contemporary Art 101, our members-only lecture series
Discounts on public programs and educational programs
Advance notice on ticket sales and upcoming events
Volunteer opportunities
Fully tax-deductible
*This membership is non-refundable and non-transferable.
+-CURATOR'S CIRCLE Supporter
$250 Join Renew Give as Gift All benefits listed above
Free admission for FOUR adults to both museum locations (admission is always free for ages under 18)
Invitations to curator-led tours of exhibitions
Privileges of the Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Membership program at more than 80 institutions nationwide. More info here.
Privileges of the North American Reciprocal Membership at more than 1000 institutions nationwide. More info here.
Privileges of the Texas Reciprocal Membership at many museums in Texas. More info here.
$225 is tax-deductible
*This membership is non-refundable and non-transferable.
+-CURATOR'S CIRCLE Advocate
$500 Join Renew Give as Gift All benefits listed above
Free admission for SIX adults to both museum locations (admission is always free for ages under 18)
Complimentary valet parking for all exhibition openings
Visual recognition at the Jones Center on Congress Avenue and Laguna Gloria for one year
$450 is tax-deductible
*This membership is non-refundable and non-transferable.
+-DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE Collector
$1,250 Join Renew Give as Gift 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
*This membership is non-refundable and non-transferable.
+-DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE Patron
$2,500 Join Renew Give as Gift All benefits listed above
Invitations to exclusive national art trips
VIP passes to prestigious national and international art fairs
$2,250 is tax-deductible
*This membership is non-refundable and non-transferable.
+-DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE Ambassador
$5,000 Join Renew Give as Gift All benefits listed above
Free admission for all guests to both museum locations (admission is always free for ages under 18)
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
$4,500 is tax-deductible
*This membership is non-refundable and non-transferable.
+-DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE Leader
$10,000 Join Renew Give as Gift All benefits listed above
COMPLIMENTARY registration for TWO people for Contemporary Art 101, our Members-only lecture series
$9,000 is tax-deductible
*This membership is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Members of The Contemporary Austin see and experience it FIRST while providing essential support to contemporary art in Austin. Meet some of our Members! >
Interested in access to additional benefits and exciting opportunities while engaging with the art and culture of our city? Learn more about becoming a Contemporary:
AUSTIN CONTEMPORARIESWe're thrilled to announce Art in Focus: Curators on Laguna Gloria Sculpture, a new virtual lecture series for members led by Contemporary Austin curators. Series begins July 16!
Interested in our popular members-only Art History lecture series, a fun and eye-opening way to explore contemporary art? Join us for Contemporary Art 101!
Interested in supporting the museum as a company while gaining access to exceptional art and programming in Austin? Learn more about our corporate opportunities:
Corporate Memberships