Corporate and Foundation Giving
The MCA engages the local, national, and international corporate and nonprofit community through memberships and sponsorships of the museum’s exhibitions and programs. These gifts fund projects that fulfill the MCA’s mission to be an innovative and compelling center of contemporary art where the public can directly experience the work and ideas of living artists, and understand the historical, social, and cultural context of the art of our time.
To join or sponsor, contact the Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations Team at cfg@mcachicago.org.
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Corporations
Corporations provide vital support to the MCA through their investment in our education programs, events, exhibitions, and performances. In return for their investment, corporations receive recognition, invitations to exclusive events, discounts, complimentary admission tickets, and more. Gifts to education programs, exhibitions, and performances are 100% tax deductible.
Corporate Partnerships
The MCA’s Corporate Partners Program offers Chicago companies opportunities to entertain clients, inspire employees, and make connections with our savvy patrons.
All Partners receive:
- Free museum admission passes for staff
- Circle-level membership(s) for designated staff
- Free discounted tickets to performances
- Invitations to private donor exhibition previews and events
Creativity is at the core of the MCA. Choose the membership that suits you or customize your benefits package to better fit your needs.
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- 4 membership cards
- Year-round admission for all employees (plus a guest)
- 1 private happy hour at Marisol Restaurant & Bar
- 2 private tours
- 1 private party at Tuesdays on the Terrace
- 10% discount on one rental event
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- 4 membership cards
- 50 admission tickets for employees, plus 1 company weekend
- 1 private happy hour at Marisol Restaurant & Bar
- 1 private tour
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- 3 membership cards
- 40 admission tickets for employees
- 1 private tour
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- 2 membership cards
- 30 admission tickets for employees
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- 1 membership card
- 20 admission tickets for employees
To secure or create a custom Corporate Membership, contact the Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations Team at cfg@mcachicago.org. 100% of your contribution is tax deductible.
Corporate Sponsorships
Expose your brand to new markets and penetrate your existing ones by sponsoring an exhibition, event, education program, or performance and gain special access to the museum!
All Sponsors receive:
- Recognition across digital and printed materials and significant marketing opportunities, including:
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- press materials
- mcachicago.org (with 1 million hits/year)
- MCA Stage program notes (if applicable)
- exhibition title wall and catalogue (if applicable)
- Special access opportunities to entertain clients and enrich staff, including:
- invitations to private donor receptions
- private tours for clients
- discounted or free event-space rentals
- free admission to the museum for staff
- invitations to press previews (if applicable)
It’s a sponsorship you can feel good about.
To become a sponsor, contact the Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations Team at cfg@mcachicago.org. 100% of your contribution supports the project you fund.
The MCA is honored to recognize its corporate partners who advance the MCA’s mission and social impact through their generous philanthropy to our annual fund. Visit our Annual Reports page to view our generous supporters over the years.
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Foundations
The MCA is grateful for the support from private and corporate foundations that enables us to be a dynamic and inclusive platform for contemporary art that engages and challenges audiences. MCA Chicago strives to present and support innovative, diverse, and thought-provoking exhibitions and programs that inspire critical thinking and creativity. Our goal is to make contemporary art accessible and relevant to a wide range of communities, encouraging dialogue and the exploration of new ideas.
Grants from foundations help fund all aspects of our programming and operations, including exhibitions, education, our collection, special projects, and general operating support. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss how your philanthropic goals align with the MCA’s vision and activities.
For more information on Foundation giving and how to get involved, please contact the Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations Team at cfg@mcachicago.org.