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
Spring/Summer 2024
- April 4: Phillips after 5: Garden Party
- May 10: The Phillips Collection Gala and After Party
- June 6: Phillips after 5: Party with Pride
- June 13: Scavenger Hunt and Rooftop Party at Room & Board
- July 5: Member Preview Day for Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage
- Mid-July: Member invitation-only reception for Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage
- July 25: Contemporaries Summer Soiree
- August 1: Phillips after 5: Multiplicity & DC Jazz Festival
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
For more information on becoming a member of the Contemporaries, contact:
Membership Department
membership@phillipscollection.org
202.387.3036
Contemporaries Art Acquisition Project
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