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 the chance 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
    • Option to add both Family and Carter Society add-ons with no additional fee
    • Unlimited parking vouchers for Museum visits
    • Free valet parking at select Museum events

    The value of goods and services for the Benefactors Circle level membership is $440. The tax-deductible amount is $560.

  • 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 $690. The tax-deductible amount is $2,310.

  • 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 $920. The tax-deductible amount is $4,080.

  • All of the above, plus:

    • Opportunity to host a private event at the Museum at a discounted rate
    • Behind-the-scenes tours
    • The option to include Family or Carter Society add-on with your complementary Friend gift membership

    The value of goods and services for the Trustees Circle level membership is $955. The tax-deductible amount is $9,045.

  • 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
    • Option to include both Family and Carter Society add-ons for your complementary Friend gift membership

    The value of goods and services for the Founders Circle level membership is $1,175. The tax-deductible amount is $23,825.

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.