Memberships
Friendship is priceless—become a Public Art Fund Friend today!
Public Art Fund’s exhibitions are available to everyone, everyday, for free, and now our membership is too! Join today and be among the best informed about Public Art Fund’s upcoming exhibitions and public programs, while enjoying year-round access to Friendship benefits, including:
- Special access to select Public Art Fund openings and celebrations
- Priority registration for limited capacity Public Art Fund Talks at The Cooper Union
- Subscription to Public Art Fund’s E-newsletter
Friendship+ is an extension of our Friendship membership, comprised of arts enthusiasts who share our mission to platform artists at all stages of their career and ensure that art remains public and accessible, every day, for free. Friendship+ members deepen their support and engage with Public Art Fund’s community through exclusive mixers and events, curated digital content, and more.
Benefits of the Friendship+ membership for $25 a month, or $300 a year include:
- Tours, events, and workshops led by Public Art Fund Friendship Ambassadors
- Behind the scenes access to Public Art Fund exhibitions
- Mixers curated by Public Art Fund artists and staff
- Passes to art fairs
- Exclusive digital content
The Artists’ Champion Circle is a tier of Director’s Circle membership made up of civically minded art enthusiasts who are under 40 years old and support our mission to bring dynamic contemporary art to a broad audience for free. Members have the unique opportunity to engage with Public Art Fund artists, often before their work is known to a broader audience, have exclusive access to Public Art Fund’s curatorial team, and other unique opportunities.
Benefits for the Artists’ Champion Circle with annual dues of $2,500 include:
- Invitations to VIP previews and receptions for Public Art Fund exhibitions
- Access to curator-led tours of museums and cultural institutions, artist studios, private collections, and galleries
- VIP passes to select art fairs Advance registration to Public Art Fund public programs
- Opportunity to join for art-filled day trips and domestic travel
- Discounted tickets to annual Public Art Fund Party and listed as official hosts of the After Party
- Monthly newsletter
The Director’s Circle is a network of collectors and philanthropists who share a passion for Public Art Fund’s mission, providing vital support for our work through their annual dues. Members of the Director’s Circle receive behind-the-scenes access to our exhibitions and participate in meaningful exchanges about art and culture with Public Art Fund curators and artists through exclusive studio visits, private collections tours, and other special events.
Benefits for the Director’s Circle with annual dues of $5,000 include:
- Invitations to VIP previews and receptions for Public Art Fund exhibitions
- Access to curator-led tours of museums and cultural institutions, artist studios, private collections, and galleries
- VIP passes to select art fairs
- Advance registration to Public Art Fund public programs
- Opportunity to join for art-filled day trips and domestic travel
- Discounted tickets to annual Public Art Fund Party
- Monthly newsletter
- First choice selection of Public Art Fund artist editions
- Invitation to Public Art Fund national and international curated trips
Director’s Circle+ members experience more unique opportunities to engage with art and artists. The Director’s Circle is a network of collectors and philanthropists who share a passion for Public Art Fund’s mission, providing vital support for our work through their annual dues. Members of the Director’s Circle receive behind-the-scenes access to our exhibitions and participate in meaningful exchanges about art and culture with Public Art Fund curators and artists through exclusive studio visits, private collections tours, and other special events.
Benefits for the Director’s Circle+ with annual dues of $10,000 include:
- All of the above PLUS
- Invitations to exhibition opening luncheons and dinners with the artist(s)
- A private tour of one Public Art Fund exhibition with Artistic & Executive Director Nicholas Baume for up to four guests
Ways to Support
Art sparks the imagination, inspires reflection, and deepens connections among communities. Public art is among the most accessible ways of experiencing culture openly and freely. We invite you to join us in creating dynamic art experiences for all. Make your fully tax-deductible donation to Public Art Fund today. Thank you for making our work possible!
Corporate Support
Public Art Fund works closely with our partners to develop customized sponsorship packages that are tailored to meet a company’s unique goals and needs, and offer significant recognition, visibility, and special event opportunities. These may include prominent acknowledgement on signage and other promotional materials; access to VIP events, including membership programming; client entertaining opportunities, including private tours, and much more. Sponsorship opportunities include:
Exhibitions
Each year, Public Art Fund presents a series of innovative exhibitions in neighborhoods across New York City. With thousands experiencing each of our exhibitions every day, our projects reach millions of people throughout the year. Exhibition sponsorship is a great way to increase brand visibility while supporting landmark public art projects.
Event Underwriting
Align your brand with Public Art Fund’s Annual Spring Party, which brings together some 500 guests, including renowned artists, international tastemakers, Board members and patrons, citywide partners, and leading figures in business, the arts, design, and fashion.
For a current listing of sponsorship opportunities, contact
Gifts to Public Art Fund directly support our ambitious roster of exhibitions that provide remarkable art encounters to audiences of all ages and backgrounds—for free!
Our landmark projects are only made possible with the help of our generous supporters, and we are committed to recognizing and honoring those who make our work possible.
To learn more about upcoming projects, funding opportunities, and benefits of giving, contact Rachel Park, Development Officer at rpark@publicartfund.org.
Your gift expresses your lasting commitment to Public Art Fund and creates a meaningful artistic legacy, ensuring that generations of New Yorkers have access to dynamic public art that makes our city a more vibrant place to live, work, and visit. These gifts may also provide tax and financial benefits to your estate.
While you should consult your financial professional to set up the form of planned gift that best meets your needs, Public Art Fund would be happy to discuss the various planned giving opportunities with you. Contact Rachel Park, Development Officer at rpark@publicartfund.org.
Annual Party
Join us for our biggest annual event to celebrate and connect with patrons, partners, friends, and artists!
Thank You
Public Art Fund is supported by the generosity of individuals, corporations, and private foundations including lead support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, along with major support from the Abrams Foundation, the Charina Endowment Fund, The Cowles Charitable Trust, the Joseph and Joan Cullman Foundation for the Arts, the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, the Ford Foundation, The Fuhrman Family Foundation, Agnes Gund, The Marc Haas Foundation, Hartfield Foundation, KHR McNeely Family Foundation | Kevin, Rosemary, and Hannah Rose McNeely, the Donald A. Pels Charitable Trust, Red Crane Foundation, the Meyer and Deanne Sharlin Foundation, and The Silverweed Foundation.
Public Art Fund exhibitions and programs are also supported in part with public funds from government agencies, including the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
