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The Council

Formed in 1988 to honor Amon G. Carter’s vision as a collector, this special membership society provides financial support for the museum to acquire a celebrated work of art each year.

Enjoy a rewarding package of benefits and recognition, including invitations to intimate events, access to museum spaces to host your own luncheon or reception, and a 20 percent discount in the newly remodeled Museum Store.

For more information, please call 817.989.5066, or email development [at] cartermuseum [dot] org.

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All levels include Benefits of the Patron membership in addition to benefits listed here.

Join your fellow cultural leaders in supporting our art acquisitions program. Members of all levels of The Council are directly involved in the museum’s ongoing commitment to build its collections.

MEMBERSHIP LEVEL Director’s Council $1,000-2,999 President’s Council $3,000-4,999 Trustees’ Council $5,000-9,999 Founder’s Council $10,000 +
Value of goods and services $170 $250 $395 $455
Benefits
Invitation to annual dinner hosted by the President of the Board of Trustees Yes Yes Yes Yes
Two complimentary museum publications Yes Yes    
Invitation to an exclusive event hosted by the museum director Yes Yes Yes Yes
Opportunity to host a private reception or luncheon in the Members Lounge (subject to availability and special event guidelines) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Complimentary tickets to exclusive members-only exhibition previews Yes Yes Yes Yes
An additional complimentary museum publication for a total of three   Yes Yes Yes
Complimentary membership for two in either the museum’s photography or works-on-paper collections group   Yes Yes Yes
A complimentary gift membership   Yes    
Two complimentary gift memberships     Yes Yes
Complimentary copies of all museum publications     Yes Yes
Private tour of the collection or special exhibition of your choice with complimentary beverages in the Members Lounge for a party of six (subject to availability)     Yes Yes
Special lunches and dinners with artists, scholars, and curators     Yes Yes
Private luncheon and tour with the museum director       Yes
Opportunity for consultation on collecting from museum curators       Yes
Acknowledgment on the Honor Roll of Donors       Yes
Opportunity for consultation with IMA conservators       Yes