American Folk Art Museum
Membership
Members provide vital support for the museum’s exhibitions and educational programs. To become a member, join online or simply download the application and return it to the membership office by mail (49 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022) or fax (212. 977. 8134). U.S. members living beyond a 150-mile radius of New York City may deduct $10 from General Membership categories. For non-U.S. membership, please add $10.

Eligibility to host a private event at the museum begins at the $10,000 level. For a full menu of naming and underwriting opportunities, please contact the membership department at 212. 977. 7170, ext. 346, or membership@folkartmuseum.org.
Individual
$70
Benefits include:
• Unlimited admission to the museum
• Subscription to The Magazine Antiques, a prestigious monthly publication focusing on architecture, interior design, and fine and decorative arts worldwide
• Invitations for two to members-only opening-night exhibition receptions
• Invitations to curator-led tours at the museum
• Discounted admission to all museum educational and public programs, including art workshops, lectures, tours, and special programs during The American Antiques Show
• Eligibility to participate in Folk Art Explorers, the museum’s travel program, which offers behind-the-scenes visits to private collections, galleries, and other museums
• Invitations to Folk Art Friends weeks, with free admission to the museum for accompanying guests
• 20% discount on all purchases at the museum’s Book and Gift Shop and mail-order department and in the Café, plus special extra discount opportunities
• Subscription to monthly e-mail newsletter
• Discounts at local restaurants, hotels, parking garages, and other area businesses (download the list)
$50 is tax deductible
Senior
$60
All Individual Membership benefits
Age 62 and over, ID required; $40 is tax deductible
Student/Educator
$60
All Individual Membership benefits
ID required; $40 is tax deductible
Dual/Family
$90
All Individual Membership benefits plus:
• Unlimited admission for two adults plus children and grandchildren under age 18
• Free admission to art workshops for children and families
• Two guest passes to the museum
$70 is tax deductible
Senior Dual/Family
$80
All Dual/Family Membership benefits
One member must be age 62 or over, ID required; $60 is tax deductible
Contributing Patron
$150
All Dual/Family Membership benefits plus:
• Free admission for two accompanied guests on each visit
• Special Patron Member gift from the museum’s Book and Gift Shop
• Priority registration for Folk Art Explorers trips and other events
$120 is tax deductible
Sustaining Patron
$250
All Contributing Membership benefits plus:
• Reciprocal membership and discounts at more than 100 participating museums throughout the United States (download the list of participating museums)
• Two additional guest passes to the museum (four total)
$220 is tax deductible
Benefactor Patron
$500
All Sustaining Membership benefits plus:
• Name recognition in December e-mail newsletter
• Eligibility to attend premium Folk Art Explorers trips, The American Antiques Show Gala Benefit Preview, and all other museum benefit galas
• Free admission for four accompanied guests on each visit, plus two additional guest passes to the museum (six total)
$460 is tax deductible
Director’s Circle Patron
$1000
All Benefactor Membership benefits plus:
• Invitations for two to VIP opening-night exhibition receptions and other exclusive events
• Invitations to private gallery talks with curators
• Gift membership at Dual/Family level to share with friends or family
$960 is tax deductible
Folk Art Circle Patron
$2500
All Director’s Circle Membership benefits plus:
• Name recognition on donor signage in the museum
• Private curator-led tour on request for up to six guests
• Name recognition as the sponsor of a museum object on display
100% tax deductible

Folk Art Circle members provide critical annual support for the museum’s daily operations and enjoy special recognition opportunities. Gifts above $2,500 are welcomed. For more information, see the Folk Art Circle page or call the development office at 212. 977. 7170, ext. 328.
Young Patron
$150
Introductory rate through June 30, 2010 (normally $250)
All Sustaining Membership benefits plus:
• Free access to the Young Patrons fall and spring DJ parties—explore cutting-edge exhibitions and mingle with a diverse crowd in the museum's stunning atrium
• Exclusive members-only events for the Young Patrons—meet and network at wine tastings, gallery crawls, and installation tours
• Discount tickets to premier gala events throughout the year
• Reciprocal membership at more than 100 participating museums throughout the country
• Annual subscription to Modern magazine
$100 is tax deductible