Premier Membership at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art represents the largest source of annual gift income for the museum. There has never been a better time to join this important group! The year ahead is full of fascinating exhibitions, exclusive events and opportunities to learn from our curators and Director & CEO, Susan L. Talbott. You’ll join a group of people who love art and support the museum in a meaningful way; leaving your mark on the community and the wide-ranging collection of the country’s oldest art museum.

All Premier Members receive:
  • Personal handling of special requests and VIP services

  • Special invitations to exclusive events and exhibition opening celebrations

  • Free general admission for up to six at the Wadsworth Atheneum

  • Free admission for two at 42 reciprocal museums and institutions

  • 10% discount at the Museum Café and The Museum Shop

  • Member discounts on Wadsworth Atheneum events and educational programs

  • Travel opportunities (travel fees apply)

  • Recognition in Annual Report

  • Eligibility to join the following special interest groups (additional membership fees may apply):

    • Auerbach Library Associates

    • Contemporary Coalition (Premier-level membership also required)

    • Costume & Textile Society

    • Decorative Arts Council (Premier-level membership also required)

    • Women’s Committee of the Wadsworth Atheneum


To join, renew, or increase your Premier Membership, please call the Premier Membership Office at 860-838-4095.

Membership Levels

Society of Daniel Wadsworth
J. Pierpont Morgan Society
$50,000+

  • Direct line concierge service

  • One private exhibition tour with a curator

  • Private dinner in the Betty Roberts Room with the Director and a curator

  • 14 General Admission tickets (fully transferable to friends and colleagues)

  • Plus, additional benefits of each SDW level listed below

Chick Austin Circle
$25,000 - $49,999
  • A complimentary copy of one exhibition-related publication

  • One private art consultation with a curator

  • Opportunity to host a private event at the Austin House

  • 12 General Admission tickets (fully transferable to friends and colleagues)

  • Plus, additional benefits of each SDW level listed below

Director’s Council
$15,000 - $24,999

  • All benefits of Benefactor, plus:

  • Invitation to a curator-led tour of the Austin House

  • Opportunity to host a private event at the museum

  • 10 General Admission tickets (fully transferable to friends and colleagues)

  • Plus, additional benefits of each SDW level listed below

Benefactor
$10,000 - $14,999

  • Invitation to an additional Director’s Seminar (2 per year)

  • Invitation to an exclusive Director-led day art trip

  • Advanced notification of limited seating events

  • 8 General Admission tickets (fully transferable to friends and colleagues)

  • Plus, additional benefits of each SDW level listed below

Fellow
$5,000 - $9,999

  • Invitation to 1 Director’s Seminar

  • 6 General Admission tickets (fully transferable to friends and colleagues)

  • Plus, additional benefits of Patron level listed below

Patron
$2,500 - $4,999

  • Invitation to the Annual Gathering of the Society of Daniel Wadsworth

  • Invitation to Splendor, the Annual Gala & Auction

  • Invitations to 2 curator-led Roundtable Luncheons

  • Invitations to a docent-led tour of the Austin House

  • Invitation to a curator-led day art trip

  • 4 General Admission tickets (fully transferable to friends and colleagues)

Atheneum Associates
$1,000 - $2,499

  • Invitation to the Annual Gathering of Atheneum Associates

  • Invitation to Splendor, the Annual Gala & Auction

  • Invitation to 1 curator-led Roundtable Luncheon per year

  • Invitation to a docent-led tour of the Austin House

  • 2 General Admission tickets (fully transferable to friends and colleagues)



To join, renew, or increase your Premier Membership, please call the Premier Membership Office at 860-838-4095.



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