Circle Donors

$1,500–14,999

Join/Renew
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Circle Donors represent a vital core of the museum’s dedicated contributors. When you become a Circle Donor, you join a community of art enthusiasts who are passionate about deepening their understanding of the world around them, visualized through contemporary art. To our inner circle of donors, we extend a number of exclusive benefits, including invitations to Circle Previews—premier opportunities to see and celebrate MCA exhibitions first—along with curator-led tours and other exclusive Circle Donor events throughout the year. Becoming a Circle Donor opens the doors to connect and converse with some of today’s most forward-thinking artists, influential collectors, and world-class curators while supporting an institution that prioritizes innovation and community outreach.

For more information, email circle@mcachicago.org or call 312-799-3568.

Benefits

All Circle Donors enjoy:

  • Unlimited general museum admission for three, plus six one-time-use guest passes
  • Reciprocal membership privileges at more than 100 museums across North America
  • Complimentary gift membership at the Individual level to share
  • Generous discounts, including:
    • Up to 20% discount on events, programs, and performances
    • 10% discount at Marisol Restaurant and Bar
    • 10% discount in the MCA Store; 20% during Members’ Double Discount Days
    • 10% discount on private guided tours
    • $5 off museum parking

Enhance your MCA experience further by joining Emerge, the MCA’s Circle Donor affinity group of art enthusiasts, collectors, and patrons dedicated to supporting the museum’s collection through its annual art acquisition.

Levels

  • $1,500–2,499
    (All but $115 is tax deductible as permitted by law)

    Includes all Associate-level benefits, plus:

    • A calendar of exclusive Circle events, including curator-led tours and receptions designed to bring you closer to the MCA exhibition and artists
    • Invitations to exclusive Circle Previews of major exhibitions
    • Opportunity to join Emerge
    • Donor recognition in the MCA Annual Report

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  • $2,500–4,999
    (All but $145 is tax deductible as permitted by law)

    Includes all Fellow-level benefits, plus:

    • One complimentary MCA-published exhibition catalogue per year
    • Behind-the-scenes opportunities with MCA performance programs

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  • $5,000–9,999
    (All but $195 is tax deductible as permitted by law)

    Includes Patron-level benefits, plus:

    • Invitations to explore the contemporary art scene in Chicago and beyond, including gallery visits and tours of private collections

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  • $10,000–14,999
    (All but $195 is tax deductible as permitted by law)

    Includes all Benefactor-level benefits, plus:

    • Extended invitations to join select Director’s Vision Council events
    • Exclusive private gallery tour for an exhibition of your choice (by request and subject to availability)
    • Invitations to visit artists’ studios and galleries with MCA curators

    Join or Renew