Membership Levels & Benefits | Sponsorship & Naming Opportunities | Tax Deductibility
Become a Member
Discover the creative ingenuity of the diverse peoples of Africa. As the cradle of humanity, Africa is part of everyone's heritage . . . part of your heritage. The National Museum of African Art (NMAfA) is the nation's only museum solely dedicated to the collection, research, exhibition and preservation of traditional and contemporary African art. Through its unparalleled collections, NMAfA promotes deeper understanding of Africa's rich artistic heritage and cultures.
The National Museum of African Art relies on individuals like you to ensure our growth and success. In an economy of shrinking federal assistance, your support provides the vital resources necessary to sustain and develop our exhibitions and programs. Join us today and make a lasting contribution to the future of the National Museum of African Art.
You may join online or complete the downloadable form and mail it to the address on the form. If you join online, you will receive an email confirmation from us.
Membership Levels & Benefits
Student
$50
- Must submit proof of student status
Donor
$100
Membership card entitling you to
- 20% discount at the National Museum of African Art store
- 10% discount at Smithsonian Institution museum stores (except the National Zoo)
- 10% discount at Smithsonianstore.com, Smithsonian Catalogue and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
- Special member rate for tickets to Smithsonian IMAX theaters
- Folio, the museum's newsletter
- Calendar of Events
- Advanced email notices about upcoming museum events
- 20% discount on a subscription to the scholarly journal African Arts
- 10% discount on a subscription to Nka, a contemporary African art journal
- Recognition as a member on the museum's electronic member scroll
Supporter
$250
All the benefits of Donor, plus ...
- Special correspondence about important museum news, including new acquisitions
- National Museum of African Art tote bag
- Acoustic Africa CD
Family
$250
Two children, two adults
Add more children for an additional $25 per child
All the benefits of Donor, plus ...
- Special Family membership card
- Email notification about all children's activities at the museum
- Invitation to quarterly program, Story Time with the Museum Director
- Age-appropriate book about Africa for each child
- Temporary tattoos with African art theme for each child
- Nylon cinch sack for each child
Associate
$500
All the benefits of the Associate, plus ...
All the benefits of Supporter, plus ...
- Invitation for two to exhibition openings
- Complimentary copy of most current exhibition catalogue
Patron
$1000
All the benefits of Associate, plus ...
- Invitation for two to a special event
- Invitation to Annual Director's Reception
Benefactor
$2,500
All the benefits of Patron, plus ...
- Private behind-the-scenes tour led by a curator for group of 10
- Recognition in the Smithsonian Institution annual report
Contributor
$5,000
All the benefits of Benefactor, plus . . .
- Opportunity to host a small event in the museum lecture hall (consistent with Smithsonian Institution special events policy; direct costs and catering not included)
- Opportunity to have a museum professional visit and discuss your collection (appraisals not provided)
Corporate
$10,000
- Opportunity to host an event using the entire museum space (consistent with Smithsonian Institution special events policy; direct costs and catering not included)
- Opportunity to have a museum professional visit and discuss your collection (appraisals not provided)
- Opportunity to have a museum professional lecture on African art
For more information, please call or email Colleen Morith at 202.633.4607.
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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 contact Anita Henri at 202.633.4648.
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.
Palace Door
Artist: Olowe of Ise (c. 1875-c.1938)
Yoruba peoples, Ise, Ekiti region, Nigeria
c. 1904-10
Wood, pigment
88-13-1, gift of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Kuhn
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