By being a part of the Salisbury Giving Society, you join other committed Members who take a leadership role in supporting the Museum. Gifts of $1,500 and greater ($750 for Young Patrons under 40) provide the cornerstone of the Museum’s annual giving program, strengthening and enhancing our exhibitions, educational programs, classes, and conservation work. Your gift through the Salisbury Giving Society is a powerful and compelling way to ensure that the Museum continues its long tradition of using our collections to foster discovery and delight for all. You also enjoy meaningful access to exhibitions, curators, and the Museum Director; opportunities for private tours at other cultural institutions; and the ability to share WAM with your family and friends.
Select your Salisbury Giving Society level
In addition to receiving full Member benefits (including year-round free admission, free tickets to programs and events, opportunities to preview select exhibitions and new galleries, and Museum shop, studio art class, and café discounts) Salisbury Giving Society Patrons enjoy the following opportunities to connect with the heart of the Museum, its collection and staff while engaging with a vibrant community of WAM supporters.
Patron $1,500 – $2,499 and
Young Patron (ages 21-39) $750 – $1,499
- Invitations to participate in special programs throughout the year designed specifically for Salisbury Giving Society donors, including in-person and virtual director and curator talks and exhibition previews. Invitations are for two, unless stated otherwise.
- Reciprocal membership at over 1,400 museums when presenting your Salisbury Giving Society card (NARM, ROAM, and MARP).
- Opportunities to share the Museum with family and friends:
- Host up to six accompanying guests when you visit the Museum galleries or register for After Hours, Flora in Winter, expert talks;
- Gift up to two Level 1 or one Level 2 membership(s);
- Share up to eight complimentary admission passes.
- Access to Salisbury virtual event recordings through the Salisbury Art Series Library
- Recognition of your generous support in access, WAM’s member magazine, and on the Salisbury Giving Society donor wall in the Lancaster Lobby.
- The opportunity to host events at the Museum.
- Personalized assistance with questions or special requests.
Curator’s Circle $2,500 – $4,999
- All above benefits, plus:
- Invitations to the Curator’s Circle Tour Series of curator-led tours
Director’s Circle $5,000 – $9,999
- All above benefits, plus:
- Opportunity to travel with the Museum Director and curators
President’s Circle $10,000 – $24,999
- All above benefits, plus:
- Invitation to the annual President’s Circle Dinner with the Museum Director
- Priority reservations for travel with the Museum Director and curators
Founder’s Circle $25,000 – $49,999
- All above benefits, plus:
- Customized tour with the Museum Director for up to 15 people
- First choice reservations for travel with the Museum Director and curators
Leadership Circle $50,000 +
- All above benefits, plus:
- Opportunity to host an event in the galleries
Some of my earliest memories are from the Higgins Armory and the Worcester Art Museum. As a little kid, I marveled at the swords and shields at Higgins and wished I could go back in time and live in that medieval world. As an adult, I feel like I can go back in time, both to that world and my own childhood, when I visit the Worcester Art Museum. I’m thrilled to be able to support an institution that contains so much history and creativity. I hope many more children for years to come will make long lasting memories there.
Mark Labbe and Madeline Morris
A few years ago, I visited WAM for the first time in many years. I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon there…I was so impressed by the dedication and professionalism of all the staff. I had such a great time that I stayed overnight in Worcester and went back the next day…Day 2 was equally as wonderful. At the start of Day 2, I had already decided that I wanted to support WAM and visit more frequently.
Martha Simmons
We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, and if not for the founders of WAM and its current supporters, we would not have such a significant cultural institution in Worcester. It takes a lot to maintain the building and its climate-controlled storage, along with restoration and acquisition. If we want a world-class city, it is vital to support this world-class museum.
George and Lynne Tonna
For more information, please contact Katy Sullivan at KatySullivan@worcesterart.org or 508-793-4325.
When a donor accepts non-incidental benefits in return for their contribution, the non-tax-deductible portion is $180 for the Young Patron, Patron and Curator Circle levels ($750 – $4,999) and $300 for Director’s Circle and above ($5,000+). For a full tax-deduction, all benefits must be declined in writing to the Museum. Donors who recommend a gift through a donor-advised fund automatically decline non-incidental benefits unless they notify the Museum and make arrangements to receive specific benefits.
