Giving Circles

HELP PRESERVE THE LEGACY OF AMERICAN ART BY BECOMING A CAMPAIGN CIRCLES MEMBER TODAY!

 

YOUR CIRCLES MEMBERSHIP WILL HELP: 

AMPLIFY the voices and stories contained within our collections

HARNESS new technologies to make our collections more discoverable and approachable 

DEVELOP engaging programs that spark curiosity and foster lifelong learning 

CONNECT our unique materials to educators and a broad range of communities to help paint a fuller picture of America’s past and envision a bright and creative future 

SHARE the stories of America’s art in the Archives of American Art Journal, the leading publication for exploring American art through archives, and other Archives resources

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Circles Member Benefits

PATRON CIRCLE: $1,000-$4,999

   · Invitation to the annual Director's Breakfast
   · Invitation to Insider Tours—expert-led tours of the Archives and special exhibitions
   · One-year subscription to the Archives of American Art Journal
   · Priority access to Archives gala tickets
   · Exclusive set of Archives note cards
   · Recognition in the Archives Annual Report

VISIONARY CIRCLE: $5,000-$9,999

   · All Patron Circle benefits
   · One complimentary ticket to the Archives gala
   · Invitation to Smithsonian Weekend
   · One signed limited-edition benefit print by a prominent contemporary artist

DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE: $10,000+

   · All Visionary Circle benefits
   · Additional complimentary ticket to the Archives gala
   · One complimentary publication related to the Archives' collections
   · Invitation to a dinner hosted by the Archives Director

 

Choose Your Circle


 

If you need any additional assistance, please call 202.633.7989 or email aaagiving@si.edu. A member of our team will be in touch.

The estimated fair-market value of goods and services associated with Circles Membership levels is the following: $85.00 for Patron Circle, $1,495.00 for Visionary Circle, and $2,105.00 for Director's Circle.


Please note that Circles Membership may not be purchased through Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) without declining associated goods and services. Private foundations should consult their tax advisors to ensure their Circles Membership is consistent with applicable regulations.

Karen Maynor, Photograph of Andy Warhol writing a note on vacuum cleaner at “Art in Process V” exhibition, 1972.
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