membership
Membership is your annual ticket to extraordinary art and programs at the Rochester Art Center.
Explore
With each new exhibition and educational program, the Rochester Art Center transforms itself, giving you the chance to explore something new with every visit.
Discover
Members are the first to find out about events at the Art Center through a yearlong subscription to our newsletter and class schedules. Gain access to private tours and special travel opportunities.
Connect
A dynamic gathering space, the Rochester Art Center offers several opportunities for members to socialize and interact with each other. Join us at opening receptions, gala events, and performing arts programs.
Save
It pays to be a member! Along with free admission for an entire year, members enjoy discounts on classes and workshops, ticketed events, and merchandise in the Gallery Shop.
For more information or to become a member
Contact info@rochesterartcenter.org
or phone (507) 282-8629.
Download Individual Membership Form PDF
Levels of Membership Support
Basic Membership
Individual — $35
Family — $45
Senior, Student, Non-resident — $25
Free admission
10% discount in gallery shop
10%-20% discounts on classes and workshops
Discounts on ticketed events
Newsletter subscription
Invitations to special events
New member orientation tour
Contributing Members
Friend — $50 – $99
All of the above plus
Discounts on art magazine subscriptions
1 guest pass
Supporting — $100 – $249
All of the above plus
Free admission and member discounts at over 140 museums in North
America
2 guest passes
Leadership Circle
The Leadership Circle is a dedicated group of individuals whose contributions are essential to maintaining the Rochester Art Center’s high standards for educational programs and exhibitions. To recognize their support, special events are held throughout the year for Leadership Circle members.
Sustaining — $250 – $499
All of the above plus
Invitation to Leadership Circle receptions and events
Complimentary gift membership (any Basic Membership category)
Free use of Conference Room or Audio Visual Room once a year (some
restrictions apply)
3 guest passes
Patron — $500 – $749
All of the above plus
Complimentary catalogues as available
4 guest passes
Benefactor — $750 – $999
All of the above plus
Behind the scenes tours of exhibition development
Complimentary tickets to special events (up to 4 per year)
6 guest passes
Founder — $1,000 – $2,499
All of the above plus
Ability to schedule a private tour of exhibitions with the Director
8 guest passes
Sponsor — $2,500 and above
All of the above plus
Opportunity to be named sponsor of an exhibition