Membership in the Patrons' Circle is an investment in the museum's mission of bringing art to life for everyone in our community. As a Patrons' Circle member, you belong to a dedicated circle of arts supporters, a distinguished group of the museum's closest friends. In appreciation of your support, the MIA is pleased to offer you previews of special exhibitions, privileged access to curators, and connections to museum donors and trustees.

Join the Patrons' Circle and help keep the MIA vibrant for future generations.

For more information about the Patrons’ Circle, please contact:

Director of Individual Giving
(612) 870-3226

Member $2,000—$4,999

All the benefits of membership, including:

• Annual subscription to Arts magazine
• A gift membership at the dual level for a friend or family member
• 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop and at Arts Café and ArtsBreak by D’Amico & Sons
• Reciprocal membership privileges at more than 150 major museums nationwide
• Free unlimited passes to all ticketed exhibitions for member and up to three adults per visit (plus all registered children under 18)
• Invitation to subscribe to Arts+, the MIA’s members’ only e-newsletter

Plus:

• Recognition on the Patrons’ Circle donor panel in the museum front lobby and in the Annual Report
• Exclusive invitations to Patrons’ Circle receptions, exhibition previews, and behind-the-scenes programs, including curator-led tours of special exhibitions
• Complimentary valet parking for select Patrons’ Circle events
• Subscription to Inside MIA newsletter

Benefactor $5,000—$9,999

All the benefits of membership, plus:

• Exclusive invitation to a private collector home tour and reception
• Special concierge assistance in scheduling tours for friends and family

Director $10,000–$14,999

All the benefits of membership, plus:

• Inclusion in the Director’s Circle, recognizing those at the highest level of annual gift support
• Exclusive invitations to two annual special events, and recognition in the Annual Report and the museum lobby panel
• Exclusive invitation to participate in the annual Director’s Trip, visiting national and international museums, galleries, and private collections

Additional recognition and special opportunities are available to Director’s Circle members at the following levels:

Collector $15,000–$24,999
Sponsor $25,000–$49,999
Founder $50,000 and above

• Join Online.
  
• Call our Members' Hotline (612) 870-6323 or toll-free (888) 642-2787.
  
• In person. Please stop by any of our Visitor Services desks to become a member.
  
• Print an EFT Membership Form (400KB .pdf*) to mail or fax to (612) 870-3253.