Carter Circle

Deepen your connection to the Museum by joining us with a Carter Circle level membership. You’ll participate in innovative events, exclusive travel opportunities, and have the opportunitiy to join our Collectors Forums, a benefit available only to Carter Circle level members.

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  • All of the Patron benefits, plus:

    • Invitations for four to membership events
    • Complimentary invitation for two to the annual View and Vote event
    • Enrollment in one Collectors Forum (Photography or Works on Paper)
    • Invitation to purchase tickets to the annual Circle dinner
    • Specialized travel opportunities for Circle members only
    • Free valet parking at select Museum events

    The value of goods and services for the Benefactors Circle level membership is $390. The tax-deductible amount is $610.

  • All of the above, plus:

    • Complimentary invitations for two to the annual Circle Dinner
    • Enrollment in both Collectors Forums (Photography and Works on Paper)
    • Opportunity for a private, curator-led tour of an exhibition, with 10 guests
    • Discounts on gift memberships

    The value of goods and services for the Directors Circle level membership is $640. The tax-deductible amount is $2,360.

  • All of the above, plus:

    • Complimentary Museum publication or exhibition catalogues, as available
    • Opportunity to be the first to purchase limited-edition artist prints related to exhibitions on view
    • Special sneak preview of new acquisitions
    • One complimentary Friend gift membership

    The value of goods and services for the Presidents Circle level membership is $770. The tax-deductible amount is $4,230.

  • All of the above, plus:

    • Opportunity to host a private event at the Museum at a discounted rate
    • Behind-the-scenes tours
    • Choice of one complimentary gift membership at the Friend level or Carter Society level

    The value of goods and services for the Trustees Circle level membership is $770. The tax-deductible amount is $9,230.

  • All of the above, plus:

    • Opportunity to host a private event at the Museum, with rental fee waived
    • Invitation to exhibition lenders' dinners, when held
    • Opportunity to host a photo shoot

    The value of goods and services for the Founders Circle level membership is $970. The tax-deductible amount is $24,030.

The Carter Collectors Forums

Carter Circle members have the exclusive opportunity to participate in our Collectors Forums. These special interest groups bring together people with a passion for collecting art and supporting the Museum’s acquisitions program, playing a critical role in the Carter’s ongoing effort to reflect the vitality and complexity of American art. Forum events include behind-the-scenes curator talks, intimate gatherings, and the spirited View and Vote event.

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Adults lined up to look at artwork displayed on easels.