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.
All Contemporary Members Receive:
- Free admission to both museum locations, all year long
- Priority registration and discounts on 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
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Individual |
$50 | Join | Renew | Give as Gift |
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Free admission for ONE adult to both museum locations, all year long (admission is always free for visitors under 18) 10% discount on Art School classes (for member only) Priority registration for Art School classes (for member only) 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 |
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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 visitors under 18) 10% discount on Art School classes for everyone in household Priority registration for classes at the Art School 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 |
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CURATOR'S CIRCLE Supporter |
$250 | Join | Renew | Give as Gift |
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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 Admission privileges of the North American Reciprocal Membership at more than 1000 institutions nationwide. More info here. Admission privileges of the Texas Reciprocal Membership at many museums in Texas. More info here. $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 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 |
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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 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 |
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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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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 CONTEMPORARIES
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