Emerge

Emerge is an MCA Circle Donor affinity group of art enthusiasts, collectors, and art patrons interested in furthering the mission of the MCA. 
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Emerge supports the museum most notably through its annual art acquisition. In addition to identifying and collectively funding the purchase of new work by artists not currently represented in the MCA collection, Emerge also sponsors events with artists, curators, and arts leaders that reflect the dynamic issues of contemporary art today. 

In order to be eligible for Emerge membership, you must be an MCA Circle Donor. For more information, email emerge@mcachicago.org.

Benefits

Membership benefits include invitations to exclusive events that create meaningful interactions between Emerge members and artists, and art world leaders; intimate access to MCA curators; voting privileges for the annual acquisition; and tickets to all Emerge-sponsored public programs. 

This group is appropriate for both the new and long-time collectors, and anyone interested in learning more about contemporary art.

Featured Exhibitions

Each year, the public is able to view the artworks up for consideration before the vote occurs.