The Museum Associates
You're invited to join The Museum Associates, a dynamic group that supports the Denver Art Museum’s mission to enrich our cultural community through our programs and exhibitions. Membership offers unparalleled access to the DAM and its collections.
This philanthropic membership provides offers extraordinary opportunities to participate in the exciting life of the museum and share those special moments with other individuals who are passionate about art and culture. Benefits include invitations for two to receptions and opening previews for museum exhibitions, and invitations to select social and learning opportunities throughout the year and more. Opportunities cover all nine museum curatorial departments and give members the chance to meet curators, museum leaders, collectors, and other art enthusiasts.
Contact Courtney Huffman, Individual Giving Manager Senior Manager of Individual Giving, at 720-913-0037 or chuffman@denverartmuseum.org to learn more.
The Museum Associates Membership Levels
First 100 Museum Associates: $5,500 Annually
First 100 Museum Associates membership is the highest level of The Museum Associates. You will enjoy the privileges of The Museum Associate membership (see below) plus:
- The opportunity to designate half of your gift ($2,500) to the general operating fund or any program/exhibition of your choice
- Invitation to Luncheon with the Director
The Museum Associates: $2,750 Annually
You’ll enjoy privileges of the Senior Museum Associates and the Young Museum Associates (see below), plus:
- A complimentary membership to the Museum Friends program (free access to adult lectures and social enrichment programs in one department of interest)
- Invitations to visit unique private collections
- Opportunities to travel with museum curators
Senior Museum Associates (65+): $1,650 annually
At the Senior Museum Associate level, you receive exclusive benefits and unique access at the DAM while supporting your Denver Art Museum:
- Free general admission for eight for an entire year
- Invitations for two to receptions and opening previews for museum exhibitions
- Invitations to select social and learning opportunities throughout the year, either in person or virtual
- Invitations to Member Preview events and member only hours
- Free member tours
- Six single-use guest passes redeemable through your online member account
- 10% discount in the Shop and greater savings during special sales
- One 40% off one item coupon in the Shop
- Four free admissions for every upcoming ticketed exhibition
- Best price for upcoming ticketed exhibitions
- One free exhibition catalogue (up to $50)
- Reciprocal benefits at more than 500 museums nationwide
- Subscription to On & Off the Wall, our bimonthly member magazine, member e-newsletter, and Beyond the Walls, our patron newsletter
- Discounted and priority registration for programs, lectures, kids' camps, and classes
- Digital membership cards (optional)
- Listing in the annual report
- Plus, all other benefits associated with general membership
- The majority of your gift is tax-deductible
Young Museum Associates (45 & younger): $1,100 Annually
At the Young Museum Associate level, you receive exclusive benefits and unique access at the DAM while supporting your Denver Art Museum:
- Free general admission for eight for an entire year
- Invitations for two to receptions and opening previews for museum exhibitions
- Invitations to select social and learning opportunities throughout the year, either in person or virtual
- Invitations to Member Preview events and member only hours
- Free member tours
- Six single-use guest passes redeemable through your online member account
- 10% discount in the Shop and greater savings during special sales
- One 40% off one item coupon in the Shop
- Four free admissions for every upcoming ticketed exhibition
- Best price for upcoming ticketed exhibitions
- One free exhibition catalogue (up to $50)
- Reciprocal benefits at more than 500 museums nationwide
- Subscription to On & Off the Wall, our bimonthly member magazine, member e-newsletter, and Beyond the Walls, our patron newsletter
- Discounted and priority registration for programs, lectures, kids' camps, and classes
- Digital membership cards (optional)
- Listing in the annual report
- Plus, all other benefits associated with general membership
- The majority of your gift is tax-deductible
Events
Please look forward to these upcoming events for members of The Museum Associates.
Find more upcoming public and member events on our online calendar.
Annual Fund Leadership Campaign
Patrons of the Annual Fund Leadership Campaign (AFLC) make a profound difference in our community by supporting the development of world-class exhibitions and programs at the Denver Art Museum.
AFLC supporters are part of the museum’s innermost circle and are invited to connect with museum leaders throughout the year top, including opportunities to travel with curators and visit private collections. AFLC patrons are recognized on the prestigious donor walls in the museum as well as in the Annual Report.
Gifts to the AFLC range from $10,000 to $100,000 per year through 5-year pledges. This multi-year support is fully tax-deductible ensures that the DAM’s exhibitions and programs will continue to be innovative and inspiring in the future.
Contact Mary Beth Polce, Associate Director of Development, at mbpolce@denverartmuseum.org or 720-913-0035.
Abelardo Morell (American, born 1948), Tent-Camera Image: View of Mt. Sopris, Snowmass, Colorado, 2023. Inkjet print; 30 × 40 in. Gift of Abelardo Morell, 2024.5. Image courtesy and © Abelardo Morell.
Collectors' Groups
The Denver Art Museum works with small groups of collectors and patrons to thoughtfully build the permanent collection through new acquisitions of art. These individuals commit annual funds toward an acquisition proposed by the curators of their selected department, helping to grow and expand the museum’s collection in a meaningful way. These special groups become deeply connected to the department they support, gaining special insight into the curator’s collecting strategy and development of future exhibitions. This close link to the curator and community of collectors also informs members’ personal collecting knowledge.
A $5,000 minimum annual contribution per group includes participation for two people, while a $2,500 Young Collectors level is available for supporters 45 and younger.
Please indicate your interest in joining one of these groups by contacting Ustina Tawadros at utawadros@denverartmuseum.org or 720-913-0031. If you are interested in making a contribution towards acquisitions at another level, we'd love to talk with you as well.
Collectors' Groups Departments
Collectors' Group Supporters Benefits
- Convene three times each year including an annual collecting acquisition event where a selection is made for a new acquisitionthe museum’s permanent collection. Other programs may include collection visits, exhibition previews, and behind the scenes opportunities, as available.
- Learn about developing exhibition plans and other departmental insights and receive invitations to department-related exhibitions and programs.
- Gain knowledge of collecting trends and opportunities through the curator and other knowledgeable members.
- Engage with visiting artists/designers, critics, and other art world luminaries.
- VIP access to art fairs in the U.S. and around the world (as possible, upon request).
- Supporters at the $10,000 level or above are recognized by name on the acquisition(s) made.
CultureHaus
CultureHaus is a membership package designed for young people ages 45 and under. Cultivating a sense of belonging at the Denver Art Museum, CultureHaus programs inspire the next generation of art patrons through curated events and experiences.
Become a CultureHaus member and join an eclectic network of individuals supporting arts and culture while participating in a variety of museum offerings and fun events around Denver!
