Council Memberships | Baltimore Museum of Art

The BMA Council is a distinguished group of art lovers and community leaders.

BMA Council Memberships play a central role in helping the Museum maintain its world-famous collection and landmark building, produce groundbreaking exhibitions, create innovative educational and community outreach programs, and so much more.

Council Membership benefits include Private Preview receptions, Curator-led tours, special recognition, and more.

Patron's Council

$1,650

Patron’s Council members receive:

Invitations twice yearly to the Director’s Brunch & Talk
Invitations to exclusive Council events, including opening receptions for major exhibitions
Curator-led tours followed by a prix-fixe group lunch
Exclusive cocktail receptions and curator presentations
10% discount at Gertrude’s restaurant
15% discount at the BMA Shop
Free daily admission to ticketed exhibitions for you and your guest(s)
Free parking at the BMA East and West lots
Opportunity to join a BMA Friends Group
Special recognition at the Museum’s entrance and in the online Annual Report
Reciprocal Members privileges at hundreds of North American museums with the Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program (MARP), North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Program, and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM).
Opportunity to travel with the Museum Travel Alliance
Subscription to Members magazine BMA Today

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Curator's Council

$3,500

Curator’s Council members receive all Patron’s Council benefits, plus:

Invitation to an annual Curator’s Council Reception at the home of a BMA Trustee
Eight VIP passes for ticketed exhibitions to share with friends
10% discount on one private BMA space rental*

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Director's Council

$6,000

Director’s Council members receive all Curator’s Council benefits, plus:

VIP tour of the Museum (by request)
Opportunity to travel with the BMA Director and Board Chair on the Director’s Council Trip
15% discount on one private BMA Space Rental*

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Chair's Council

$10,000

Chair’s Council members receive all Director’s Council benefits, plus:

Invitation to the annual Chair’s Council Dinner with the Director and Board Chair
Art-filled travel with the Director and Board Chair on Chair’s Council Trips
Assistance in securing VIP admission to Art Fairs
Complimentary BMA exhibitions catalogues

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Benefactor's Council

$15,000

Benefactor’s Council members receive all Chair’s Council benefits, plus:

Private lunch with the Director (by request)
Concierge ticket assistance for exhibitions at museums throughout the world
Private consultation with a Museum curator in your Baltimore home (by request)
25% discount on one private BMA space rental*

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Founder's Council

$25,000

Founder’s Council members receive all Benefactor’s Council benefits, plus:

Participation on a BMA Accessions Committee (by request)
Private tour and dinner with the Director for up to 6 people (by request)

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Leadership Council

$50,000

Leadership Council members receive all Founder’s Council benefits, plus:

Recognition as a sponsor of one focus exhibitions or museum program

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Gifts of securities and contributions from donor-advised funds can be applied toward a Council Membership. For instructions to make these contributions, please email membership@artbma.org.

*The tax-deductible amount of your membership dues will decrease if you use the BMA space rental discount.