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Young Patron Membership
Mingle and network with a fascinating mix of young patrons (ages 21- 40) hailing from all professional backgrounds through Asia Society's exclusive membership group—Asia Circle. Feed your passion for Asia with invitations to specially designed member events both offsite and onsite, including private collection visits, stunning performances, delectable food and beverage tastings, curator-led gallery walks, panel discussions with distinguished leaders, and Tastes of Asia discounts at select Asian restaurants in New York City. Most importantly, support Asia Society's mission of fostering understanding of Asia and communication between young Asians and Americans.
Young Patron Membership:
ASIA CIRCLE SUPPORTER $150
$150 tax-deductible
- Benefits for one adult
- Invitations to exclusive events and programs, such as food and beverage tastings, cocktail evenings, gallery and museum tours
- Free tickets to select programs and events
- Invitations to members only exhibition previews and receptions
- Unlimited free admission to the Asia Society Museum
- Discounted admission to all Asia Society programs
- 10% discount at the AsiaStore and the Garden Court Café
- Tastes of Asia discount at select New York area establishments
- Free gallery admission and discounts at the China Institute
- Opportunity to join Asia Circle Advisory Committee
ASIA CIRCLE BENEFACTOR $500
$475 tax-deductible
- All benefits above for two adults residing at the same address, plus...
- Invitations to private events and programs, such as discussions with distinguished policy leaders
- Invitations to corporate briefings with key business executives
- Invitations to patron exhibition previews and receptions
- Invitations to black-tie Gala Events
- Invitations to select patron membership events, such as private artist studio visits and breakfast briefings with distinguished policy leaders
- Opportunity to join the Young Patron Committee of the annual International Asian Art Fair Benefit
- Reciprocal admission at over 250 other institutions in North America
ASIA CIRCLE EVENTS
As an Asia Circle member you are invited to an exceptional array of events both onsite and offsite organized exclusively for Asia Circle members. Many of the events include gallery walks, private museum tours, panel discussions, food and beverage tastings, cocktail events with other young patron groups, performances, and lectures. Recent Asia Circle programs included:
- A private collection viewing in the home of an Asian art collector
- Sushi tasting with Chef Tadashi Ono of Matsuri at the Maritime Hotel
- An Evening of Saké, a sake tasting
- Cocktail reception with other young patron members at other Museums, and Morgan Library etc.
- Should I Stay or Should I Go?, a panel discussion on career opportunities in Asia
- Wine From the Heart of India, a tasting and discussion of the wine industry in India
- Asia Circle at the International Asian Art Fair Benefit for Asia Society
Asia Circle programs provide a great platform for developing professional and social networks and provide an opportunity for members to share ideas and experiences. The Asia Circle numbers over 250 in New York City and has distinguished itself as a charismatic group within Asia Society.
ASIA CIRCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs
Amir Ghavi
Committee Members
Lestrino Baquiran
Michael Dwork
Zack Friedman
Rosena Sammi
Asha Talwar
For membership and benefits information, please contact:
Radhika Rathore
Manager, Membership and Asia Circle
Phone: 212-327-9302
Email: asiacircle@asiasociety.org