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Support More Than Admission

Admission to The Drawing Center is always free—thanks to the generosity of the Cy Twombly Foundation, and because of supporters like you. Our membership program invites you to champion artists, sustain free public access, and support arts education. Membership is about investing in creativity, equity, and community—not just gaining entry.

  • Artist

    For practicing artists who want to connect, contribute, and belong.

    • One free Life Drawing Session per year ($20 value)
    • 10% discount on eligible items in the bookstore
    • Invitations to exhibition opening receptions, public programs, and events
    • Priority reservations for one to The Drawing Center's public programs for one year (upon request)

    To join, please provide your website, current CV or recent exhibition announcement at the Visitor Services desk in the Museum lobby or contact Tiffany Shi, Development Associate [email protected]

  • Program Underwriter

    For those who help underwrite the exhibitions and programs that inspire.

    • 20% discount on eligible items in the bookstore
    • Priority reservations for two (upon request) to The Drawing Center’s public programs for one year
    • Complimentary admission to any institutions participating in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
    • One free Life Drawing Session per year ($20 value)

    [$75 tax-deductible]

  • Education Benefactor

    For members who believe in the power of arts education.

    • One TDC-designed thank you gift from the bookstore
    • Invitations to members-only programs
    • 20% discount on eligible items in the bookstore
    • Priority reservation for two (upon request) to The Drawing Center's public programs for one year
    • Complimentary admission to any institutions participating in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
    • One free Life Drawing Session per year ($20 value)

    [$220 tax-deductible]

  • Catalog Sponsor

    For members who champion scholarship and accessibility in the arts.

    • One complimentary edition of a Drawing Papers exhibition catalog per year
    • Reserved seating for two for public programs at The Drawing Center (upon request)
    • One TDC-designed thank you gift from the bookstore
    • Invitations to members-only programs
    • 20% discount on eligible items in the bookstore
    • Complimentary admission to any institutions participating in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
    • One free Life Drawing Session per year ($20 value)

    [$445 tax-deductible]

  • Artist's Patron

    For patrons dedicated to sustaining artist-centered exhibitions.

    • Subscription to the Drawing Papers exhibition catalogs for one year
    • Invitations to exclusive Artist Patron events (e.g., studio visits, private receptions) and members-only programs
    • Early access to limited-edition prints
    • Buy 1 ticket, get 1 free to The Drawing Center's annual fall Benefit Auction
    • Prominent recognition on the donor wall and Support page on drawingcenter.org
    • Reserved seating for two for public programs at The Drawing Center (upon request)
    • One TDC-designed thank you gift from the bookstore
    • 20% discount on eligible items in the bookstore
    • Complimentary admission to any institutions participating in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
    • One free Life Drawing Session per year ($20 value)

    [$855 tax-deductible]

  • Curator's Circle

    • Invitation to a private curatorial walkthrough
    • Subscription to the Drawing Papers exhibition catalogs for one year
    • Invitations to exclusive Artist Patron events (e.g., studio visits, private receptions) and members-only programs
    • Early access to limited-edition prints
    • Buy 1 ticket, get 1 free to The Drawing Center's annual fall Benefit Auction
    • Prominent recognition on the donor wall and Support page on drawingcenter.org
    • Reserved seating for two for public programs at The Drawing Center (upon request)
    • One TDC-designed thank you gift from the bookstore
    • 20% discount on eligible items in the bookstore
    • Complimentary admission to any institutions participating in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
    • One free Life Drawing Session per year ($20 value)

    [$2,355 tax-deductible]

For more information on becoming a member of The Drawing Center, please contact Tiffany Shi, Development Manager, at [email protected].

The Drawing Center website is made possible through the generosity of Barbara Toll and the Toll Charitable Foundation.