Support Groups

The MCA’s support groups provide opportunities for members and donors to become more involved with the museum and the contemporary art scene. These groups connect the MCA community through special events and other unique opportunities.

Women’s Board

Since the MCA’s founding in 1967, the members of the Women’s Board have collaborated with each other and with the museum to create dynamic programs and projects that have helped establish the MCA as an important and vibrant cultural institution. These programs have included: a lecture and film series, an art travel program (both foreign and domestic), the docent program, the community affiliate program, the MCA Store, an MCA restaurant, the opening night celebration of EXPO CHICAGO (Vernissage), Family Days, and, most recently, artsmart.

Emerge

Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellow Faye Gleisser discusses one of the works in consideration for acquisition during the final vote, Apr 27, 2016
Photo: Jeremy Lawson © MCA Chicago

Emerge is an MCA Circle Donor affinity group of art enthusiasts, collectors, and art patrons interested in furthering the mission of the MCA.

Enact

In a city famed for performing arts, MCA Stage stands out by presenting memorable performers from around the world and across cultures. Enact members are dedicated to supporting and learning more about the groundbreaking MCA Stage programs. Membership in Enact offers you a backstage look at our renowned performance program, gatherings with artists, and receiving early information about the upcoming season.

MCA Affiliates

Affiliate members and Trustees gather to celebrate Board Chair Anne Kaplan

Circle Donors

Members at the Circle Preview of the 2015 Benefit Art Auction
Photo: Jeremy Lawson © MCA Chicago

Circle Donors are among the museum’s most dedicated contributors and are passionate about the arts and Chicago’s vibrant cultural community. As a Circle Donor, you gain special access to the museum, meeting artists, curators, and collectors. You also receive invitations to Circle Previews—premier opportunities to see major exhibitions before anyone else—events, and programs, as well as opportunities for national travel in addition to other benefits based on your level of support. Circle Donors are invited to join Emerge, the MCA’s art acquisition support group, and Enact, the MCA’s performance support group.

Director’s Vision Council

DVC members gather for an event with Pritzker Director Madeleine Grynsztejn
Photo: Jeremy Lawson Photography © MCA Chicago

($15,000+)