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Oklahoma Contemporary invites you to join our National Council

Oklahoma Contemporary offers exclusive benefits to individuals who support our mission at the highest levels. For interested supporters who reside outside of the Oklahoma City metro area, we invite you to join our National Council to stay in-the-know of the latest in the contemporary art world and receive exclusive invitations to curated travel opportunities designed for arts enthusiasts. We hope you will join us and further elevate the efforts of Oklahoma Contemporary on a national level.

A membership to Oklahoma Contemporary supports these crucial endeavors while giving you great benefits! In addition, 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.

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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!

National Council member benefits

Advocate

$2,500
  • 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 and subscription to ArtDesk magazine
  • Member benefits for two adults and any child in the household
  • Two complimentary drink tickets at exhibition opening celebrations
  • 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
  • Two complimentary tickets to select performances
  • One complimentary exhibition catalog per year
  • Donor recognition displayed onsite in main lobby
  • Access to annual art-making experience, Create with Contemporary, featuring wine and light bites
  • Private tour through exhibition on view
  • Invitations to annual art-related Contemporary Society trips like Art Basel Miami Beach
  • 30% off gift memberships at the Individual or Dual level
  • Invitation and complimentary access to all Contemporary Society events
  • Donor Fin recognition available with a three-year membership commitment

Benefactor

$5,000
  • Personalized member card with benefits for two adults and any child in the household
  • 10% off and early access to Oklahoma Contemporary camps, classes and workshops
  • 15% discount at Shop Contemporary and Café Contemporary
  • Complimentary tote bag and subscription to ArtDesk magazine
  • Four complimentary drink tickets at exhibition opening celebrations
  • 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
  • Two complimentary tickets to select performances
  • One complimentary exhibition catalog per year
  • Donor recognition displayed onsite in main lobby
  • Access to annual art-making experience, Create with Contemporary, featuring wine and light bites
  • Private tour through exhibition on view
  • Invitations to annual art-related Contemporary Society trips like Art Basel Miami Beach
  • 30% off gift memberships at the Individual or Dual level
  • Invitation and complimentary access to all Contemporary Society events
  • Access to exclusive VIP Oklahoma Contemporary events
  • Donor Fin recognition available with a three-year membership commitment

Patron

$10,000
  • Personalized member card with benefits for two adults and any child in the household
  • 10% off and early access to Oklahoma Contemporary camps, classes and workshops
  • 15% discount at Shop Contemporary and Café Contemporary
  • Complimentary tote bag and subscription to ArtDesk magazine
  • Six complimentary drink tickets at exhibition opening celebrations
  • 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
  • Two complimentary tickets to select performances
  • Two complimentary exhibition catalogs per year
  • Donor recognition displayed onsite in main lobby
  • Access to annual art-making experience, Create with Contemporary, featuring wine and light bites
  • Private tour through exhibition on view
  • Invitations to annual art-related Contemporary Society trips like Art Basel Miami Beach
  • 50% off gift memberships at the Individual or Dual level
  • Invitation and complimentary access to all Contemporary Society events
  • Access to exclusive VIP Oklahoma Contemporary events
  • Reserved seating and select perks at all free programs
  • Early-access reservations for annual members-only trips
  • A private art-making experience for up to 12 guests with a professional arts educator
  • 10% discount on rental fees associated with hosting a private event
  • Donor Fin recognition available with a three-year membership commitment

Leadership

$15,000
  • Personalized member card
  • Personalized member card with benefits for two adults and any child in the household
  • 10% off and early access to Oklahoma Contemporary camps, classes and workshops
  • 15% discount at Shop Contemporary and Café Contemporary
  • Complimentary tote bag and subscription to ArtDesk magazine
  • Six complimentary drink tickets at exhibition opening celebrations
  • 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
  • Two complimentary tickets to select performances
  • Two complimentary exhibition catalogs per year
  • Donor recognition displayed onsite in main lobby
  • Access to annual art-making experience, Create with Contemporary, featuring wine and light bites
  • Private tour through exhibition on view
  • Invitations to annual art-related Contemporary Society trips like Art Basel Miami Beach
  • 50% off gift memberships at the Individual or Dual level
  • Invitation and complimentary access to all Contemporary Society events
  • Access to exclusive VIP Oklahoma Contemporary events
  • Reserved seating and select perks at all free programs
  • Early-access reservations for annual members-only trips
  • A private art-making experience for up to 12 guests with a professional arts educator
  • 10% discount on rental fees associated with hosting a private event
  • Sponsorship benefits for one exhibition in the Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery
  • Donor Fin recognition available with a three-year membership commitment

Director's Circle

$25,000
  • Personalized member card with benefits for two adults and any child in the household
  • 10% off and early access to Oklahoma Contemporary camps, classes and workshops
  • 15% discount at Shop Contemporary and Café Contemporary
  • Complimentary tote bag and subscription to ArtDesk magazine
  • Six complimentary drink tickets at exhibition opening celebrations
  • 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
  • Two complimentary tickets to select performances
  • Two complimentary exhibition catalogs per year
  • Donor recognition displayed onsite in main lobby
  • Access to annual art-making experience, Create with Contemporary, featuring wine and light bites
  • Private tour through exhibition on view
  • Invitations to annual art-related Contemporary Society trips like Art Basel Miami Beach
  • 50% off gift memberships at the Individual or Dual level
  • Invitation and complimentary access to all Contemporary Society events
  • Access to exclusive VIP Oklahoma Contemporary events
  • Reserved seating and select perks at all free programs
  • Early-access reservations for annual members-only trips
  • A private art-making experience for up to 12 guests with a professional arts educator
  • 10% discount on rental fees associated with hosting a private event
  • Sponsorship benefits for one exhibition in the Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery and one exhibition in the Mary LeFlore Clements Oklahoma Gallery
  • A private dinner for up to four guests with the director of Oklahoma Contemporary
  • Donor Fin recognition available with a three-year membership commitment

Legacy

$50,000+
  • Personalized member card with benefits for two adults and any child in the household
  • 10% off and early access to Oklahoma Contemporary camps, classes and workshops
  • 15% discount at Shop Contemporary and Café Contemporary
  • Complimentary tote bag and subscription to ArtDesk magazine
  • Six complimentary drink tickets at exhibition opening celebrations
  • 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
  • Two complimentary tickets to select performances
  • Two complimentary exhibition catalogs per year
  • Donor recognition displayed onsite in main lobby
  • Access to annual art-making experience, Create with Contemporary, featuring wine and light bites
  • Private tour through exhibition on view
  • Invitations to annual art-related Contemporary Society trips like Art Basel Miami Beach
  • 50% off gift memberships at the Individual or Dual level
  • Invitation and complimentary access to all Contemporary Society events
  • Access to exclusive VIP Oklahoma Contemporary events
  • Reserved seating and select perks at all free programs
  • Early-access reservations for annual members-only trips
  • A private art-making experience for up to 12 guests with a professional arts educator
  • 10% discount on rental fees associated with hosting a private event
  • Sponsorship benefits at all major annual fundraising events and all featured exhibitions in the Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery and the Mary LeFlore Clements Oklahoma Gallery
  • A private dinner for up to six guests with the director of Oklahoma Contemporary
  • One complimentary facility rental annually (as available on a first-come, first-served basis)
  • Donor Fin recognition available with a three-year membership commitment

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