Contemporaries
A Membership Exclusively for Emerging Art Enthusiasts
The Contemporaries program provides a unique opportunity for younger members to infuse their lives with art and connect with the Phillips.
Contemporaries are invited to participate in an engaging schedule of cultural and social events throughout the year, including the Art Acquisition Project, special exhibition openings, artist studio visits, social gatherings, and other activities, in addition to special offers from our partners.
All museum members enjoy these exclusive benefits:
- Unlimited free admission to special exhibitions and the permanent collection
- Admission to the popular Phillips after 5 events, no reservations required
- Members-only preview days for special exhibitions
- Discounts on programs, including lectures, concerts, workshops, and more
- Two one-day guest passes to share with friends
- 10% discount in the museum shop and café
Calendar of Events
Contemporaries events have included:
- Contemporaries Season Launch Party
- Contemporaries and Friends exhibition opening receptions
- Artist talks/studio visits with Julie Wolfe, Micheline Klagsbrun, Joel Vincii, Catharine Czudej
- Tours of exhibitions at the World Bank, Cosmos Club, and the Baltimore Museum of Art
- Holiday party at Yours Truly Hotel
- Behind-the-scenes tours of the Phillips and more
Levels and Benefits
Find the level that’s perfect for you.
Dual/Family/
Contemporaries
$220
$195 Tax Deductible
Membership for families, couples, friends, and relatives who like to visit the museum together + Contemporaries access, including invitations to a full year of exclusive cultural and social events and offerings
Friend/Contemporaries
$350
$275 Tax Deductible
BEST VALUE! For members with museum wanderlust, a level of membership that allows access to museums nationwide and invitations to exclusive events + Contemporaries access, including invitations to a full year of exclusive cultural and social events and offerings
Contributing Friend/
Contemporaries
$700
$625 Tax Deductible
Contributing Friends provide greater support and gain access to make deeper connections to curators and educators at the Phillips + Contemporaries access, including invitations to a full year of exclusive cultural and social events and offerings
Supporting Friend/
Contemporaries
$1,100
$1,025 Tax Deductible
Supporting Friends love to visit the galleries (especially with additional free admission and 15% discount in the shop) and want to make a significant impact on the institution + Contemporaries access, including invitations to a full year of exclusive cultural and social events and offerings
Contemporaries Steering Committee
The Contemporaries program is supported by a Steering Committee of dedicated leaders, each passionate about art, The Phillips Collection, and helping the institution grow. The Contemporaries Steering Committee members are ambassadors for the museum and help execute key programs and initiatives for the membership group, as well as funding and obtaining voting rights for the Contemporaries Art Acquisition Project.
2022/2023 Steering Committee Co-Chairs
Emma Adelman
Dana KJ Morgan
Emilia Tripodi
Christopher Wang
2022/2023 Steering Committee
Joana Allamani
Caroline Blank
Pierre Cartier
Arran Cooper
Catherine Dorman
Clodagh Foley
Laura D. Galaida
Eris Hanson
Eleanor Krahenbuhl
Paola Libraro
Sarah T. Mills
Chandler Moore
Charlotte Newman
Camilla Peterson
JP Pitarque
Anna Scalamogna
Brittany Ober Shepherd
Will Smith
Catherine Snyderwine
Jessica Taylor
Sheena Thomas
Meaghan Trentacost
Lindsey Vaala
For more information on becoming a member, the Contemporaries, or the Contemporaries Steering Committee contact:
Membership Department
membership@phillipscollection.org
202.387.3036
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