Patron Membership

Punjabi singer Arif Lohar sold out two concerts at Asia Society New York on April 27 and 28, 2012. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

A distinguished international group of individuals devoted to the richness and importance of Asia, Asia Society Patrons receive exceptional access and benefits that extend far beyond basic membership levels. Patron members truly experience the impact of Asia Society's mission and connections worldwide. Through a deep commitment to preparing Asians and Americans for a shared future, these diverse groups offer vital support to the institution as a whole. Discover the right group for you.

Patron member levels:

All patron members enjoy the following benefits:

Unlimited free admission to Asia Society Museum
Invitations to exclusive events and art exhibition openings
Free admission to all Asia Society public programs, online and in-person
Free weekly meditation program
Reciprocal admission to over 1,000 art museums and galleries, historical museums and societies, botanical gardens, children’s museums, zoos and more through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association
Dedicated Patron phone/email for concierge service

Ways to Join Today:

Select a membership level below to purchase online.
Call the membership office at 212-327-9338 or email patrons@asiasociety.org

Please note that Memberships are not refundable or transferable. Categories and benefits are subject to change.

Innovator

Innovators enjoy an important connection with Asia Society's activities and leadership. Members can expand their networks through exclusive events with prominent dignitaries, business leaders, and cultural figures.

$1,500 - $4,999

$35 non-tax deductible

Join / Renew

Benefits are for two adults:

Invitations to a series of Patron events including activities and programs in Asian arts and culture, business, education, and policy
Invitation to the Fall Patron Reception and the Annual Patron Meeting and Reception, with a briefing from Asia Society’s Leadership
Invitations to spring and fall VIP exhibition previews with private, curator-led tours
Discounted admission to all New York public programs
Invitations to Asia Society special benefit events in Spring and Fall Asia Game Changer Awards Dinner
A one-year complimentary Dual gift membership for a friend or family member

Changemaker

$5,000 - $9,999

$180 non-tax deductible

Join / Renew

All benefits at the Innovator level for two adults plus...

Invitation to an Asia Society Signature Salon Dinner with senior government, business, and civil society stakeholders from Asia and who are involved in Asia
Invitations to select exhibition opening dinners
Complimentary admission for two to select New York public programs with prior registration
One copy of an exhibition catalogue published during the year

Groundbreaker

An association of some of the Society's highest-level patrons, Groundbreaker members have access to Asia Society's Chairman of the Board of Trustees. This special relationship allows members to play a key role in shaping the future of Asia Society.

$10,000 and above

$180 non-tax deductible

Join / Renew

All benefits at the Changemaker level for two adults plus...

Invitations to special events with Asian leaders and dignitaries during the United Nations General Assembly week
Invitations to Asia Society Signature Salon Dinners with senior government, business, and civil society stakeholders from Asia and who are involved in Asia
Opportunities to meet with Asia Society leadership team to discuss topics of interest in arts and culture, business, education, and policy
Private curator-led tour of an Asia Society exhibition for 10 guests
Inclusion as an Asia Society donor on key supporter materials for the year

Young Leader

$250

100% tax deductible

Join / Renew

Under 40? Asia Society offers a special Patron membership – called Young Leaders – with many of Innovator-level benefits at a reduced rate.

Benefits are for one adult under 40:

Invitations to a series of Patron events including activities and programs in Asian arts and culture, business, education, and policy
Invitation to the Annual Patron Meeting and Reception, with a briefing from Asia Society’s Leadership
Invitations to spring and fall VIP exhibition previews with private, curator-led tours
Free admission to all New York public programs with opportunities for private, off-the-record conversations

Friends of Asian Arts

Your patronage goes towards critical support of the Museum’s exhibitions and programs, which introduce emerging artists and enliven traditional arts for new and established audiences.

Asia Society Museum is at the forefront of placing Asian art and culture on the global stage where it is accessible to public audiences of all ages. By centering arts from Asia and the wider diaspora, we galvanize innovative approaches in the field and scholarly discourse.

All arts patron members enjoy the following membership benefits

Unlimited free admission to Asia Society Museum
Discounted admission to all public programs including performances, films, lectures, and more
10% discount at AsiaStore and the Garden Court Café
Members-only holiday shopping
Reciprocal admission at over 650 institutions in North America
Priority mailing of calendar of events and subscription to weekly upcoming events email

Ways to join today

Select an arts membership level below to purchase online.
Call the membership office at 212-327-9338 or email patrons@asiasociety.org
Download and send us a completed membership form.

Please note that memberships are not refundable or transferable. Categories and benefits are subject to change.

Arts Innovator

$1,500–$4,999
$35 non-tax deductible

Join/Renew

Arts Innovators enjoy an important connection with Asia Society's activities and leadership. With a focus on arts and culture, members can expand their networks through exclusive events with art world luminaries including emerging and established artists, curators, prominent dignitaries, and business and policy leaders.

Benefits are for two adults

Insightful arts-focused programming such as exhibition previews, visits to the Asia Society Museum Collection, and other arts and culture excursions
Invitations to patron events including activities and programs related to Asian arts and culture, business, education, and policy
Invitations to patron-exclusive events such as the Annual Patron Reception with Asia Society’s leadership
Invitations to spring and fall VIP exhibition previews with private, curator-led tours
Discounted admission to all New York public programs
Early access to participate in our world-class events such as New York, New Delhi, and Hong Kong’s Asia Arts Game Changer Awards galas and the Asian in America spring party

Arts Changemaker

$5,000—$9,999
$180 non-tax deductible

Join/Renew

All benefits at the Arts Innovator level for two adults plus

Exclusive arts-focused programming such as intimate artist meetings and Asia Society curator-led discussions
Private meeting with Asia Society Museum Director (upon request)
Invitations to private events with leaders in Asian art, policy, and business
Exclusive Asia Society Museum tour for four led by Asia Society curators (upon request)
Invitation to an Asia Society Signature Salon Dinner with arts specialists as well as senior government, business, and civil society stakeholders with insight to Asia
Invitations to select exhibition opening dinners
Complimentary admission for two to select New York public programs with prior registration
One copy of an exhibition catalogue published during the year

Arts Groundbreaker

$10,000—$24,999
$180 non-tax deductible

Join/Renew

All benefits at the Arts Changemaker level for two adults plus

Access to private art collections and studio visits
Invitations to art fair previews
Invitations to exhibition opening dinners
Invitation to participate in the annual curator-led trip to Asia
Invitations to special events with Asian leaders and dignitaries during the United Nations General Assembly week
Invitations to Asia Society Signature Salon Dinners with senior government, business, and civil society stakeholders with insight to Asia Opportunities to meet with Asia Society leadership team to discuss topics of interest in arts and culture, business, education, and policy
Private docent-led tour of an Asia Society exhibition for ten guests
Inclusion as an Asia Society donor on key supporter materials for the year

Global Council on Asian Arts & Culture

An exclusive group of some of the Society's highest-level patrons, Global Council on Asian Arts & Culture members have access to Asia Society's Chairman of the Board of Trustees. This special relationship allows members to play a key role in shaping the future of Asia Society.

This exceptional, high-level group of individuals share a passion for and curiosity about the arts and culture of Asia and understand its importance in building bridges among people. Council Members join together to consider the most current trends and issues in Asian arts internationally and to meet important artists, scholars, and thinkers in the field. Council membership is by invitation from the Vice President for Global Artistic Programs and Director of Asia Society Museum, Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe.

For more information on this special group, please call 212-327-9338.