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Become a Member
See all membership levels and their associated benefits in the dropdown menus below.
For your convenience we are pleased to offer automatic-renewal options on specific levels of membership. Choosing auto-renew saves you time and helps reduce the Museum’s carbon footprint by using less paper on future renewals.
Contact
Contact the Membership Department with questions about your membership, member events, or for information on joining the Museum.
(919) 664-6754
membership@ncartmuseum.org
Gift of Membership
Gifting a Museum membership is truly the gift that gives back. It is a great way to support the NCMA while also sharing your love of art with someone who matters to you. Membership gifts make a clear statement about what you feel is important—creating community through cultural experiences. Share the NCMA with those meaningful to you, and tell them why “membership matters.”
Have questions? Email membership@ncartmuseum.org or call (919) 664-6754, and we will be happy to assist you.
Membership Perks
Preview
Our newest issue of Preview magazine is lushly illustrated with a wide variety of art and experiences waiting for you at the NCMA this spring. Read about our exhibition To Take Shape and Meaning: Form and Design in Contemporary American Indian Art. Learn about the books the NCMA publishes, including two new exhibition catalogues. Meet the recently appointed curator of Judaic art and peruse the many event offerings for March, April, and May, including Music at the Museum featuring Tift Merritt.
Access back issues of Preview for interesting exhibition overviews, news on the collection, descriptions of outreach programs, and more.
Save the Date!
September 19-25, 2024, Venetian Tapestry: Exploring the Biennale and Beyond
Membership Levels
As a member you’ll enjoy free admission to exhibitions, invitations to special events, discounts in the Museum Store, and so much more! Memberships are good for one year, beginning when the membership is purchased and lasting 12 consecutive months. For Patron level and above memberships, you may waive your benefits; in that case your membership becomes 100 percent tax deductible, and no sales tax will be charged.
A basic Museum Membership provides a variety of benefits that give members free (or reduced) admission to programs, events, and activities.
- $50 (fully tax deductible)
- $40 Senior and Public Servant (educator, state employee, first responder, military, health care worker)
- 1 free ticket per day for exhibitions
- 2 exhibition guest passes
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
This level includes all the essential benefits of membership and is perfectly suited to couples and families or visitors with friends.
- $75 (fully tax deductible)
- $65 Senior and Public Servant (educator, state employee, first responder, military, health care worker)
- 2 free Adults, 6 free children under 18 per day for paid exhibitions
- 2 exhibition guest passes
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
Reciprocal Memberships
Members at these levels make an even bigger impact on what the Museum can offer. In recognition of this support, they receive special access and invitations. As a Patron-level member or above, you are eligible for benefits at more than 1,300 other museums through North America. Privileges are available through the North America Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM), Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM), and the Southeastern Museum Conference (SERM).
*Senior and Public Servant discounts not available at these levels.
Unlock access to cultural experiences both near and far. Pack your museum membership benefits with you for your next travels.
- $242.75 + $7.25 tax = $250 ($142.75 is tax deductible)
- 2 free Adults, 6 free children under 18 per day for paid exhibitions
- 2 exhibition guest passes
- Invitation for 2 to the Museum’s annual Patron Party
- NARM/ROAM/SERM reciprocal programs
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
Elevate your experience and deepen your support. Gain exclusive access to behind-the-scenes events and concert tickets.
- $587.67 + $12.33 tax = $600 ($417.67 is tax deductible)
- 2 free Adults, 6 free children under 18 per day for paid exhibitions
- 2 exhibition guest passes
- Invitation for 2 to the Museum’s annual Patron Party
- NARM/ROAM/SERM reciprocal programs
- Admission to 1 outdoor concert (2 general admission tickets)
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
Leadership Levels
Members at the Fellow, Director’s Circle, Humber Society, and Collectors Cabinet levels offer support at these significant amounts with the philanthropic needs of the Museum in mind. Leadership-level members enjoy additional social, educational, and travel opportunities as well as updates on the collection, upcoming exhibitions, and the Museum’s art acquisitions. Leadership-level memberships are for 12 consecutive months.
All leadership-level memberships include:
- 2 free Adults, 6 free children under 18 per day for paid exhibitions
- 4 exhibition guest passes
- Membership to NARM/ROAM/SERM reciprocal programs
- Invitation for 2 to the Museum’s annual Patron Party
- Complementary exhibition catalogues
- All the benefits of general membership
Fellow donors demonstrate a dedication to the Museum and its programs.
- $1,228.61 + $21.29 tax = $1,250 ($955 is tax deductible)
- Invitations to exhibition openings, Humber Dinner, and spring Director’s Circle event
- Admission for 2 to an outdoor concert
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
Director’s Circle donors increase awareness of the permanent collection.
- $2,960.48 + $39.52 = $3,000 ($2,455 is tax deductible)
- Behind-the-scenes experiences
- Invitations to exhibition openings, Humber Dinner, and spring Director’s Circle event
- Admission for 2 to an outdoor concert
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
Humber Society donors enhance the Museum’s national and international reputation.
- $5,934.39 +$65.61 tax = $6,000 ($5,165 is tax deductible)
- Behind-the-scenes experiences
- Invitations to exhibition openings, Humber Dinner, and spring Director’s Circle event
- Museum travel opportunities
- Admission for 2 for 2 outdoor concerts (4 total tickets)
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
Collectors Cabinet donors ensure the presence of the most exceptional exhibitions and programs.
- $9,919.89 + $80.11 tax = $10,000.00 ($8,895 is tax deductible)
- Behind-the-scenes experiences
- Invitations to exhibition openings, Humber Dinner, and spring Director’s Circle event
- Invitation to Collectors Cabinet Dinner
- Museum travel opportunities
- Admission for 2 to 3 outdoor concerts (6 total tickets)
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
Membership FAQ
General
On the NCMA home page, click My Account near the top. You will either log in or register for an account (if it’s your first time logging in).
Please log in with one of the email addresses associated with your membership, as this is how our system will recognize you as a member. You don’t need to know your member number to log in.
You don’t need your member number to log in or get tickets. Our online system will match the email you use to log in to your membership account. If you come to the Museum in person, we can look up your membership account by your name.
To make any changes to your membership profile, please email us at membership@ncartmuseum.org.
Memberships are a tax-deductible gift to the Museum; therefore, they are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
This chart shows the benefits provided at all membership levels.
Art in Bloom is a fundraising event and not a ticketed exhibition included with membership. Members get early access and discounted tickets to Art in Bloom.
You can reach the membership team by email (membership@ncartmuseum.org) or phone (919-664-6754) Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, excluding holidays. We try our best to get back to everyone within one business day.
Visiting
Your year of membership begins as soon as your payment is processed. You can start visiting right away!
Digital membership cards are sent within a few days via email, and physical membership cards take up to three weeks via mail. You don’t need your membership card to visit.
When you order a membership online and want to use your member benefits immediately, you must finish the membership transaction and begin a new transaction. When you log in, you will see early access tickets as well as your membership discounts and free special exhibition tickets.
We recommend making an advance reservation if you are visiting during peak times, such as holidays and the opening or closing day of an exhibition. Walk-ups are welcome as long as tickets are available.
Reservations are not currently required for Member Mondays.
You may visit a ticketed exhibition as many times as you’d like! Your number of tickets corresponds to your membership level. For example, a Dual/Family member can receive tickets for two adults and up to six children once a day for the length of the exhibition.
Members receive limited guest passes to bring additional guests to special exhibitions. Please see the next question for additional information on guest passes.
With Dual/Family membership and higher, a named member can bring another adult guest as the second adult to ticketed exhibitions.
For free member events such as Member Monday, you may bring a nonmember guest with you. For paid member events such as an exhibition opening, you will need to purchase tickets for nonmember guests.
Individual, Dual/Family, Patron, Sustainer, and Benefactor members receive two guest passes per membership year. Fellow, Director’s Circle, Humber Society, and Collectors Cabinet members receive four guest passes per membership year.
Online, guest passes can be selected as the price type when reserving exhibition tickets. You may also request your guest passes in person at the Tickets and Information Desk or when booking tickets over the phone with our visitor experience team at (919) 715-5923.
No, any additional guests (outside of your guest passes) will have to pay full price for ticketed exhibitions.
Patron, Benefactor, Fellow, Director’s Circle, Humber Society, and Collectors Cabinet members receive reciprocity at more than 1,500 other museums. Our reciprocity is through Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM), North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM), and Southeastern Reciprocal Membership (SERM). Please check their websites for the most updated lists and to see what reciprocal museums offer in terms of free or reduced admission, as it can change from institution to institution.
Membership Cards
Physical cards are mailed to all members. They typically take around three weeks to reach mailboxes.
If you have not previously received a digital membership card, you will get an email with a link to download your membership card within a few days of your membership purchase.
No! Members are always welcome to visit without their membership cards.
New members will automatically receive an email with a link to download their digital membership card. If you need the link resent, please contact us at membership@ncartmusuem.org.
For other questions about digital membership cards, please look at our guide to digital membership cards and watch the instructional video.
Please email us at membership@ncartmuseum.org to request membership cards to be resent.
Payment
No! A full year will be added to the end of your current expiration date.
Yes! Individual and Dual/Family memberships are fully tax deductible. Other membership levels’ deductibility are as follows: Patron $50, Sustainer $200, Benefactor $430, Fellow $955, Director’s Circle $2,455, Humber Society $5,165, Collectors Cabinet $8,895.
The amount of deductibility is determined by the fair market value of the cost-benefit amount of goods and services rendered. As a courtesy we send gift acknowledgments to everyone above the Patron level to confirm deductibility.
You can pay for a membership through a donor-advised fund or family foundation but please be advised that, according to IRS policy, by doing so you are agreeing to decline your membership benefits. The IRS states that the Museum may not extend tangible benefits such as goods and services to those paying through a donor-advised fund or family foundation. Please purchase your membership through a personal account to receive all the benefits Museum membership has to offer.
If paying through an IRA, you receive all the benefits of membership.
Membership can be paid in full, and your company may match that gift. You cannot pay for half of your membership and have your company pay for the other half.
Yes. Please call membership at (919) 664-6754 or visit the Tickets and Information Desk in East Building to upgrade your membership. The cost to upgrade is the difference between what you paid for your membership and the new membership level. Benefits for the upgraded level will be available immediately, and your current expiration date will remain the same.
Autorenewal is an option for Individual, Dual/Family, Patron, Sustainer, and Benefactor membership levels. When you opt in, we automatically process your membership at the beginning of the month your membership is set to expire. You’ll receive an email the previous month letting you know that the charge will be processed.
You can opt out of autorenewal at any time by contacting membership at membership@ncartmuseum.org.
Anyone 65 and older is able to purchase a membership at the senior rate.
Gift Membership
Yes! You can buy a gift membership online. You can also purchase a gift membership over the phone at (919) 664-6754 or by visiting the Ticket and Information Desk in East Building.
When you receive a gift membership, you are welcome to start visiting the Museum immediately!
Membership cards will either be sent to you or to the person who gifted the membership, depending on what they selected at checkout. Membership cards are not needed to begin visiting.
To log in online, please make sure the Museum has your current email address. You can check at the Ticket and Information Desk in East Building when you visit or by emailing membership@ncartmuseum.org.