Become a Museum Member! The Museum’s 2 South Pack Square location will have so much to offer—from a world-class Collection of 20th- and 21st-century American art and engaging exhibitions to state-of-the-art educational facilities as well as expanded programming, workshops, and events. As a Member and part of the Museum family, you get a variety of exciting benefits and the satisfaction of knowing you support a vibrant arts community. We invite you to become a Member today and be a part of the Museum family during this exciting moment in our history!
Please note: It is an exciting time for the Museum and WNC community as we prepare to open our doors to the public on November 14. Because of our preparations and an influx of new Members, memberships are taking longer than usual to process. We appreciate your patience. Members who join before or on Sunday, November 10 are welcome to attend the Members-Only Preview even if you have not yet received your Member card in the mail. If you are joining at the Patron level or above and would like to attend the Upper-Level Member Preview on Friday, November 8, kindly RSVP to kboddy@ashevilleart.org. Thank you for your support of the Museum!
Our Membership Levels & Benefits
Core benefits for all Members
- 12 months of free general admission to the Asheville Art Museum
- Access to the rooftop sculpture terrace and café
- Subscription to the Museum’s e-newsletter
Student | $25
Core benefits for one degree-seeking student (valid ID required)
Artist / Educator / Senior 65+ | $50
Core benefits for one adult, plus:
- Subscription to the Museum’s Member publication, Profile
- 1 guest pass for free Museum general admission
- Discounted admission for select ticketed events, programs, classes, and workshops
Individual | $65
Core benefits for one adult, plus:
- Subscription to the Museum’s Member publication, Profile
- 1 guest pass for free Museum general admission
- Member discount on admission to select special exhibitions
- Invitations to special events
- Invitations to Member openings
- 25% discount on one item in the Museum Store on your birthday
- 10% discount in the Museum Store and café (not valid for the purchase of alcoholic beverages)
- Discounted admission for select ticketed events, programs, classes, and workshops
Family/Dual | $100
Core benefits for two adults and children under 18 living in household, plus:
- Subscription to the Museum’s Member publication, Profile
- 1 guest pass for free Museum general admission
- Member discount on admission to select special exhibitions
- Invitations to special events
- Invitations to Member openings
- 25% discount on one item in the Museum Store on your birthday
- 10% discount in the Museum Store and café (not valid for the purchase of alcoholic beverages)
- Discounted admission for select ticketed events, programs, classes, and workshops
Patron | $300
Core benefits for two adults and children under 18 living in household, plus:
- Subscription to the Museum’s Member publication, Profile
- 2 guest passes for free Museum general admission
- Free admission to select special exhibitions
- Invitations to special events
- Invitations to Member openings
- 25% discount on one item in the Museum Store on your birthday
- 10% discount in the Museum Store and café (not valid for the purchase of alcoholic beverages)
- Discounted admission for select ticketed events, programs, classes, and workshops
- Discounted admission for select ticketed events, programs, classes, and workshops for non-member guests
- Southeastern Reciprocal Membership (SERM)
Benefactor | $600
Core benefits for two adults and children under 18 living in household, plus:
- Subscription to the Museum’s Member publication, Profile
- 4 guest passes for free Museum general admission
- Free admission to select special exhibitions and Member discounts for up to 2 guests
- Invitations to special events
- Invitations to Member openings
- 25% discount on one item in the Museum Store on your birthday
- 10% discount in the Museum Store and café (not valid for the purchase of alcoholic beverages)
- Discounted admission for select ticketed events, programs, classes, and workshops
- Discounted admission for select ticketed events, programs, classes, and workshops for non-member guests
- Southeastern Reciprocal Membership (SERM)
- North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) membership
- 1 one-year Individual membership to give as a gift
- Exclusive curator-led tour
Director’s Forum | $1500
Core benefits for two adults and children under 18 living in household, plus:
- Subscription to the Museum’s Member publication, Profile
- 6 guest passes for free Museum general admission
- Free admission to select special exhibitions for cardholder and up to 4 guests
- Invitations to special events
- Invitations to upper-level Member previews and openings
- 25% discount on one item in the Museum Store on your birthday
- 10% discount in the Museum Store and café (not valid for the purchase of alcoholic beverages)
- Discounted admission for select ticketed events, programs, classes, and workshops
- Discounted admission for select ticketed events, programs, classes, and workshops for non-member guests
- Southeastern Reciprocal Membership (SERM)
- North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) membership
- 1 one-year Family/Dual membership to give as a gift
- Exclusive director-led tour
Masterpiece Society | $5000
Core benefits for two adults and children under 18 living in household, plus:
- Subscription to the Museum’s Member publication, Profile
- 6 guest passes for Museum general admission, and up to 4 free general admissions for guests with Member present
- Free admission to select special exhibitions for cardholder and up to 4 guests
- Invitations to special events
- Invitations to upper-level Member previews and openings
- 25% discount on one item in the Museum Store on your birthday
- 10% discount in the Museum Store and café (not valid for the purchase of alcoholic beverages)
- Discounted admission for select ticketed events, programs, classes, and workshops
- Discounted admission for select ticketed events, programs, classes, and workshops for non-member guests
- Southeastern Reciprocal Membership (SERM)
- North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) membership
- 2 one-year Family/Dual memberships to give as gifts
- Exclusive director-led tour and cocktail reception
Join Our Collectors’ Circle
The Collectors’ Circle is a group of art enthusiasts dedicated to increasing their knowledge of American art and collecting, along with the proactive development, stewardship, and conservation of the Museum’s Collection.
Annual purchases for the Collection are made through an acquisition fund created by yearly dues ($1000+). These elegant, social, and educational gatherings centered on collecting are held 2-3 times yearly, and end with the Year-End Selection Dinner. Museum membership is required.
Click here for more information about Collectors’ Circle.
The Asheville Art Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, accredited by the American Association of Museums which receives support for its programs from Museum members, other generous individuals, corporations, businesses and foundations, the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency which believes that a great nation deserves great art. Additional support is provided by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County.
