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Membership in the Sheldon Art Association provides essential financial support for the museum’s exhibitions, interactive education, family events, and statewide programs.

As a member of the Sheldon Art Association, you will receive invitations to museum events to increase your knowledge of art and deepen your connection with art and our community.

Memberships are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Become a member today.

Friend / Student$100 Friend ($50 Student)

Invitations for two to member exhibition receptions, events, and tours.
Print announcements for artist talks and exclusive member e-newsletter.
One hour validated parking at city garages during your museum visits.
10% discount on Sheldon branded merchandise.

Contributor $250

All benefits above plus:

Three hours of validated parking at city garages during your museum visits.
Free admission and/or discounts at the 1,400+ museums in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) and the 100+ museums in the College and University Art Museum Reciprocal Program.

Partner $500

All benefits above plus:

Reserved priority seating at artist talks and lectures upon advanced request.
A complimentary one-year student-level membership for a student of your choice.

Curator Circle $1,000

All benefits above plus:

Invitations to Circle Member events.
Recognition on the donor wall in Sheldon’s Great Hall.
First opportunity to register for museum-led art travel.

Patron Circle $2,500

All benefits above plus:

Invitations to dinners following artist talks.
Private museum tour.
Complimentary one-year contributor-level membership for a recipient of your choice.

Membership + Annual Sponsorship

Sheldon annual sponsors receive integrated membership benefits to enjoy all the museum has to offer. Special access and recognition opportunities enables you to create a unique museum experience customized to your strategic business or individual interests.

Support Levels
Director Circle
$5,000
Trustee Circle
$10,000
Sheldon Circle
$25,000
Leadership Circle
$50,000

Director Circle $5,000

All benefits above plus:

Recognition for one semester on your choice of an a) exhibition, b) program, or c) Sheldon Contemporaries, the museum’s next generation membership series.
Private cocktail party in the Sheldon boardroom. Choose from a Thursday evening, a Tuesday prior to Jazz in June, or a tailgate prior to a home football game.
Table at Sheldon’s annual fundraising dinner.

Trustee Circle $10,000

All benefits above plus:

Recognition for one year on your choice of an a) exhibition, b) program, or c) Sheldon Contemporaries, the museum’s next generation membership series.
Private cocktail party in the Sheldon boardroom. Choose from a Thursday evening, a Tuesday prior to Jazz in June, or a tailgate prior to a home football game.

Sheldon Circle $25,000

All benefits above plus:

Recognition for one year on multiple exhibitions and programs.
VIP Open Time providing monthly access to the galleries for one hour prior to opening.
Logo on Sheldon’s building banner.

Leadership Circle $50,000

All benefits above plus:

Recognition for one year on all exhibitions.
Invitation to Sheldon Leadership Circle forums.
Please contact the Institutional Advancement office to discuss benefits meaningful to you.