Studio Museum in Harlem Founding Membership

Make history with us! Join as a Founding Member and be there as we open the new Studio Museum in Harlem. Founding Members will receive exclusive access to the building during the Founding Member Preview, as well as programs throughout the year that provide an insider’s view of the new Studio Museum. 

To become a Founding Member, join at the Activist level and above with a two-year membership. 

Membership Benefits by level:

Founding Activist Membership ($170/year)

• Founding Membership is for one Member and a guest (two total), plus children under eighteen
• New Members will receive a limited-edition Founding Member tote bag
• Invitation to the Founding Members party during opening week
• Member privileges of the North American Reciprocal Museum Program allowing free or discounted admission to over 700 museums in the United States
• Priority registration for select events, including exhibitions and public programs
• Invitation to the annual Lea K. Green Artist Talk
• Invitations to exclusive Member previews, viewing hours, and programs
• 15% discount at Studio Store, and additional discounts during special Member shopping days
• Access to the Harlem Discount Program at participating partner shops
• Members-only monthly email newsletter with special events and opportunities 

Founding Advocate Membership($500/year)

• Founding Membership is for one Member and a guest (two total), plus children under eighteen
• New Members will receive a limited-edition Founding Member tote bag
• A one-year print subscription to Studio, the Museum’s award-winning biannual publication
• Invitation for two to Museum opening receptions for major exhibitions
• Invitation to the Founding Members party during opening week
• Member privileges of the North American Reciprocal Museum Program allowing free or discounted admission to over 700 museums in the United States
• Priority registration for select events, including exhibitions and public programs
• Invitation to the annual Lea K. Green Artist Talk
• Invitations to exclusive Member previews, viewing hours, and programs
• 15% discount at Studio Store, and additional discounts during special Member shopping days
• Access to the Harlem Discount Program at participating partner shops
• Members-only monthly email newsletter with special events and opportunities 

Founding Visionary Membership ($1,200/year)

• Founding Membership is for one Member and a guest (two total), plus children under eighteen
• New Members will receive a limited-edition Founding Member tote bag
• Special membership gift 
• Invitation to the annual Spring Luncheon (ticketed event)
• Reserved seating at the annual Lea K. Green Artist Talk
• Curator-led tours of major exhibitions
• A one-year print subscription to Studio, the Museum’s award-winning biannual publication
• Invitation for two to Museum opening receptions for major exhibitions
• Invitation to the Founding Members party during opening week
• Member privileges of the North American Reciprocal Museum Program allowing free or discounted admission to over 700 museums in the United States
• Priority registration for select events, including exhibitions and public programs
• Invitations to exclusive Member previews, viewing hours, and programs
• 15% discount at Studio Store, and additional discounts during special Member shopping days
• Access to the Harlem Discount Program at participating partner shops
• Members-only monthly email newsletter with special events and opportunities 

Founding Innovator Membership Benefits ($2,500/year)

• Founding Membership is for one Member and a guest (two total), plus children under eighteen
• New Members will receive a limited-edition Founding Member tote bag
• Special membership gift
• VIP passes to select art fairs including Frieze, I-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, the Armory Show, and more
• Special invitations to tours at New York City cultural institutions, including visits to galleries, auction houses, and private collections
• Invitation to the annual Spring Luncheon (ticketed event)
• Reserved seating at the annual Lea K. Green Artist Talk
• Curator-led tours of major exhibitions
• A one-year print subscription to Studio, the Museum’s award-winning biannual publication
• Invitation for two to Museum opening receptions for major exhibitions
• Invitation to the Founding Members party during opening week
• Member privileges of the North American Reciprocal Museum Program allowing free or discounted admission to over 700 museums in the United States
• Priority registration for select events, including exhibitions and public programs
• Invitations to exclusive Member previews, viewing hours, and programs
• 15% discount at Studio Store, and additional discounts during special Member shopping days
• Access to the Harlem Discount Program at participating partner shops
• Members-only monthly email newsletter with special events and opportunities 

Founding Futurist Membership Benefits ($5,500/year)

• Founding Membership is for one Member and a guest (two total), plus children under eighteen
• New Members will receive a limited-edition Founding Member tote bag
• Special membership gift
• An annual event with The Studio Museum Director and Chief Curator
• An exclusive cocktail reception in the new building during the opening celebration
• Invitation to the Studio Museum in Harlem Gala (ticketed event)
• VIP passes to select art fairs including Frieze, I-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, the Armory Show, and more
• Special invitations to tours at New York City cultural institutions, including visits to galleries, auction houses, and private collections
• Invitation to the annual Spring Luncheon (ticketed event)
• Reserved seating at the annual Lea K. Green Artist Talk
• Curator-led tours of major exhibitions
• A one-year print subscription to Studio, the Museum’s award-winning biannual publication
• Invitation for two to Museum opening receptions for major exhibitions
• Invitation to the Founding Members party during opening week
• Member privileges of the North American Reciprocal Museum Program allowing free or discounted admission to over 700 museums in the United States
• Priority registration for select events, including exhibitions and public programs
• Invitations to exclusive Member previews, viewing hours, and programs
• 15% discount at Studio Store, and additional discounts during special Member shopping days
• Access to the Harlem Discount Program at participating partner shops
• Members-only monthly email newsletter with special events and opportunities 
  
  

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