Circles

Levels and Benefits

Become a circle member


The Circles engage you with what matters most to you at the Phillips, whether it is art, music, education, conservation, or outreach to families and children. The Circles include prominent recognition, unique access to behind-the-scenes programs and private events, personalized concierge and art consultation services, and other special opportunities.

Chairman's Circle

$10,000 ($9,500 tax deductible)

All benefits at the Collection Patron level plus:

  • Invitations to unique special events, including private receptions and dinners with the director
  • Assistance in arranging private curator-led tours, scheduled at your convenience
  • Additional exhibition catalogues, museum publications, and special gifts
  • Reserved seating for Sunday Concerts
  • Free admission for four guests to all special exhibitions and programs
  • 10% discount on the purchase of unlimited Annual Gala tickets (in addition to 20% off first two gala tickets)
  • 20% discount in the museum shop and 10% discount in the café

Leadership Circle

$25,000 ($24,500 tax deductible)

All benefits at the Chairman's Circle level plus:

  • Prominent recognition on the donor wall and in all materials related to the specific exhibition or program supported
  • Opportunity for personal or business entertaining in the museum's facilities at a 40% discount

Executive Circle

$50,000+ ($49,500 tax deductible)

All benefits at the Leadership Circle level plus:

  • Opportunity to designate your contributions to the exhibition, program, or initiative of your choice
  • Private dinner for eight with the director
  • Recognition at the highest level on the donor wall and all materials related to the specific exhibition or program supported
  • Free rental opportunity for personal or business entertaining in the museum's facilities 

The tax-deductible portion of your donation is your membership fee minus the good faith estimate of the value of benefits you receive, unless you waive such benefits. All benefits are subject to change.

For more information on Circles or to join the Leadership or Executive Circles, contact:

Dale Mott, Director of Development
dmott@phillipscollection.org
202-387-2151 x265