John Newsom, Nature's Course
Get great benefits for supporting the arts
At the new, state-of-the-art Oklahoma Contemporary, visitors explore art and creativity through exhibitions, performances and a wide variety of educational programs. At its core, the multidisciplinary contemporary arts organization is an inclusive space. You are always welcome here.
A membership to Oklahoma Contemporary supports these crucial endeavors while giving you great benefits! In addition to the perks outlined below, your membership helps to:
- Keep admission to our galleries and many programs free to the public year-round.
- Support scholarships for high-quality art classes and camps.
- Provide a platform for creative engagement unlike any other institution in the state.
- Keep the arts accessible for all Oklahomans.
Learn what a membership can do for you and start enjoying your benefits today! Or click here to give the gift of art through an Oklahoma Contemporary gift membership.
Member benefits
All membership levels include:
- Personalized member card
- 10% off and early access to Oklahoma Contemporary camps, classes and workshops
- 15% discount at Shop Contemporary and Café Contemporary
- Complimentary tote bag
- Complimentary subscription to ArtDesk magazine
- Complimentary pour-over coffee at Café Contemporary
INDIVIDUAL | $65
Member benefits for one adult and any child in the household
DUAL | $110
Member benefits for two adults and any child in the household, plus:
- North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association membership with access to 1,200+ cultural and historical institutions, which includes free/member admission discounts at arts, cultural and historical institutions, kids’ museums and science centers across the state, region and nation.
SUPPORTER | $250
Member benefits for two adults and any child in the household, plus:
- Two (2) two drink tickets at each exhibition opening
- NARM membership with access to 1,200+ cultural and historical institutions
ENTHUSIAST | $500
Member benefits for two adults and any child in the household, plus:
- Two drink tickets at each exhibition opening
- North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association membership with free or discounted admission to 1,200+ cultural and historical institutions
- Two complimentary tickets to select ticketed performance
CHAMPION | $1,000
Member benefits for two adults and any child in the household, plus:
- Two drink tickets at each exhibition opening
- North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association membership with free or discounted admission to 1,200+ cultural and historical institutions
- One complimentary exhibition catalogue per year
- Donor recognition displayed on-site in main lobby
- Access to annual art-making experience, Create with Contemporary, featuring wine and light bites
- Two complimentary tickets to select ticketed performance
THE GARDE | $40
The Garde is an association of art lovers who want to network with other young professionals, enjoy bold and innovative social events and aspire to the tenets of the avant-garde. This unique membership tier can be purchased by itself or added onto an existing membership of any tier for free and includes the following benefits:
- Invitations to The Garde's networking events
- A subscription to The Garde newsletter
- Complimentary drink ticket at opening receptions
- Personalized member card
- 10% off and early access to Oklahoma Contemporary camps, classes and workshops
- 15% discount at Shop Contemporary and Café Contemporary
- Complimentary pour-over coffee at Café Contemporary
- Complimentary tote bag
Become a member of The Garde at the $40 level
OR
After you become a member of Oklahoma Contemporary at any level, it is FREE to add The Garde as an additional benefit. Email us at development@okcontemp.org and let us know you'd like to join The Garde.
If you're interested in supporting us at a higher level while deepening your engagement, please refer to our Contemporary Society, a membership program reserved for our most dedicated and generous donors.
The North American Reciprocal Museum membership includes: free/member admission, member discounts at shops and on selected event tickets at more than 1,200 arts, cultural and historical institutions along with botanical gardens, children’s museums, science and technology centers. (Full details at narmassociation.org, sample list below).
In Oklahoma: Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Gilcrease Museum, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, Philbrook Museum of Art, Woody Guthrie Center, Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve
Regionally: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Wichita Art Museum, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Kimbell Art Museum, The Contemporary Austin, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Nationally: American Folk Art Museum, The Frick Collection, Museum of Arts & Design, The Studio Museum in Harlem, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Los Angeles, San Diego Museum of Art, Heard Museum, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
Questions about membership? Contact the Development team.
