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Membership Levels & Benefits | Sponsorship & Naming Opportunities | Tax Deductibility | Entertaining at the Museum | Make a Gift
André Magnin, co-curator of African Art Now: Masterpieces from the Jean Pigozzi Collection, converses with guests Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas.
Corporate Support
The National Museum of African Art's singular focus is raising the profile and importance of African art. Obtaining dependable sources of funding is of critical importance if the museum is to continue its tradition of acquiring exciting art and organizing innovative programs and to expand its outreach to local and national audiences. There are many ways, with many benefits and privileges, to support the National Museum of African Art.
Membership Levels & Benefits
Contributor's Circle
$5,000—$9,999
- Two invitations to exhibition openings
- Annual breakfast with the Director
- Recognition in NMAfA reports
- Priority reservations for group tours
Sponsor's Circle
$10,000—$24,999
All the benefits of the Contributor's Circle, plus ...
- Invitations for four to an exhibition preview dinner
- Lunch for two with the Director
- Private tour of the museum or an exhibition of your choice
- Opportunity for company to use NMAfA and SI names in press issued by company (subject to museum approval)
Leader's Circle
$25,000—$49,999
All the benefits of the Sponsor's Circle, plus ...
- Invitations for four to an evening program with the Director
- Invitations for two to Meet the Artist receptions
- Opportunity to speak at one museum event each year
Director's Circle
$50,000—$99,999
All the benefits of the Leader's Circle, plus ...
- Opportunity to sponsor or name one program annually
- Opportunity to host a Corporate Family Day
- Opportunity to host additional corporation events annually at the museum
- Invitations for four to dinner with a visiting artist
- Private tour of museum for 10
- Premier placement of the corporation's name on NMAfA and Smithsonian websites
- Honorary Smithsonian Corporate membership
- One-way hot link to NMAfA website
To learn more about corporate membership, please call 202.633.4648 or email Henria@si.edu.
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Sponsorship and Naming Opportunities
Naming Opportunities
Museum Facilities
Duration of naming opportunity will not exceed 30 years
African Art pavilion: $7 million
Large exhibition hall: $4 million
Medium exhibition gallery: $2 million
Small exhibition gallery: $1 million
Conservation laboratory: $1 million
Art Acquisitions
Special art acquisition fund: $1—25 million
Each time a privately funded collection is publicly displayed or published, the donor will be appropriately acknowledged.
Individual Art Purchase: $50,000—$5 million
Individual donor's name will be acknowledged each time the artwork purchased is displayed or published.
Sponsorship Programs and Projects
Exhibitions
Long-term exhibition: $100,000—$2 million
Short-term exhibition: $75,000—$500,000
Incoming exhibition: $75,000—$500,000
Traveling exhibition: $100,000—$1 million
Endowed positions (10-year term)
Named director: $3—$4 million
Named senior curator: $1.5—2 million
Named educator: $1—$2 million
Educational programs
Multiyear, national initiative: $100,000—$2 million
Short-term, local initiative: $25,000—$75,000
Publications
Book: $50,000—$500,000
Exhibition catalogue: $25,000—$100,000
Exhibition guide: $10,000
Events
Annual gala: $10,000—$250,000
Public programs $10,000—$100,000
To learn more about sponsorship and naming opportunities, please call 202.633.4648 or email Henria@si.edu.
Tax deductibility
Your acknowledgement letter will clarify the amount of your contribution's tax deductibility. This amount is determined in accordance with Internal Revenue Service regulations. The tax deduction is the difference between your dues contribution and the fair market value of the goods and services you have chosen as benefits of your membership. For more details about your tax deductibility, please call 202.633.4648.
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Entertaining at the Museum
Is your organization looking for a special place to hold an event? Situated in the beautiful Enid A. Haupt Garden in view of the Capitol, the National Museum of African Art provides a first-class venue for a wide range of events, from intimate dinners to large receptions. Private and curator-led tours are available for your guests.
For information about the cost of hosting an event at the museum, please contact Nora Severson at 202-633-4607.
Museum venues
Entertain your guests in the pavilion, with its breathtaking architecture and engaging, thought-provoking artwork; on the first floor mezzanine at the base of the grand staircase; or throughout the three gallery-filled levels nestled below the pavilion.
Pavilion
Capacity: 175 for a standing reception; 120 for a seated event
First floor mezzanine
Capacity: 75 for a standing reception; 60 for a seated event
First floor mezzanine and galleries
Capacity: 200 for a standing reception
Entire museum
Capacity: 450
For an elegant and memorable evening, consider the National Museum of African for your next event. For additional information, call 202.633.4607 or email Nora Severson.
Information about available meeting space at the National Museum of African Art may be obtained by calling 202.633.4607 or emailing Nora Severson
Make a Gift
The National Museum of African Art relies on contributions from members and supporters to fund exhibitions, publications, public programs, educational programs and outreach initiatives.
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