Leadership Circle

Join like-minded individuals who believe in the importance of art in our community and make the museum a priority in their philanthropic giving. Through the generosity of Leadership Circle members, the CMA remains free for all visitors. Gifts to the Leadership Circle membership program help the Cleveland Museum of Art advance its mission to create transformative experiences through art, "for the benefit of all the people forever.”

Leadership Circle members enjoy a more intimate connection with the museum through a variety of unique benefits, including invitations to exclusive educational programs developed to expand and deepen their knowledge of the CMA, behind-the-scenes experiences, and curator- and director-led travel opportunities. Leadership Circle members enjoy all the benefits at their level of giving and below. For more information email leadershipcircle@clevelandart.org or call 216-707-6832.

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Leadership Circle Emerging Levels

The Emerging levels of Leadership Circle are designed for young professionals, collectors, and philanthropists (45 and under) who want to deepen their knowledge of, and connection to, the museum while providing the institution with essential operating support. Be a part of the dedicated and passionate community of Leadership Circle members at a discounted price and enjoy a range of exciting benefits.

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Choose the Level That’s Right for You:

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Emerging Donor
- All Visionary benefits for two adults 45 and under, plus the following:
- Invitations to exclusive Leadership Circle openings, previews, and events
- Access to domestic travel opportunities
- Dedicated staff member to customize your experience at the CMA
- VIP access to select art fairs
- Increased discounts in the museum store (20%) and Provenance Café (15%)
- Invitations to special programs and events through your choice of unlimited affinity groups
- Unlimited free admission to ticketed exhibitions for you and your guests on every visit
- One complimentary exhibition catalogue per year
- Docent-led highlights tour for you and up to 10 guests
- Recognition in the museum’s annual report
- Additional discount weekends at the museum store
- Enhanced reciprocal privileges at museums throughout the country
- Complimentary parking in the CMA’s garage on Wednesdays and Fridays after 5:00 p.m. (excludes special events)
- Free tickets to special exhibitions for all children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
- Members-only exhibition previews
- Early access to exhibition tickets
- Discounts on art classes, summer camps, adult education courses, and concerts
- Priority registration for art classes, summer camps, and adult education courses
- 20% off new gift memberships
- Annual subscription to the members magazine, "Cleveland Art"
- $240 nondeductible amount
$750/Annually
Pricing plans for: Emerging Donor
- Leadership Circle
Gift Membership
Donor
- All Visionary benefits for two adults, plus the following:
- Invitations to exclusive Leadership Circle openings, previews, and events
- Access to domestic travel opportunities
- Dedicated staff member to customize your experience at the CMA
- VIP access to select art fairs
- Increased discounts in the museum store (20%) and Provenance Café (15%)
- Invitations to special programs and events through your choice of unlimited affinity groups
- Unlimited free admission to ticketed exhibitions for you and your guests on every visit
- One complimentary exhibition catalogue per year
- Docent-led highlights tour for you and up to 10 guests
- Recognition in the museum’s annual report
- Additional discount weekends at the museum store
- Enhanced reciprocal privileges at museums throughout the country
- Complimentary parking in the CMA’s garage on Wednesdays and Fridays after 5:00 p.m. (excludes special events)
- Free tickets to special exhibitions for all children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
- Members-only exhibition previews
- Early access to exhibition tickets
- Discounts on art classes, summer camps, adult education courses, and concerts
- Priority registration for art classes, summer camps, and adult education courses
- 20% off new gift memberships
- Annual subscription to the members magazine, "Cleveland Art"
- Senior member days—every Tuesday, members 65 and older can park in the CMA garage for a discounted rate of $2 and receive a free coffee in the café
- $240 nondeductible amount
$2,500/Annually
Pricing plans for: Donor
- Leadership Circle
Emerging Sustainer
- All Donor benefits for two adults 45 and under, plus the following:
- Invitations to special behind-the-scenes programs
- Complimentary parking in the CMA’s garage, subject to availability (excludes special events)
- Priority access to domestic travel opportunities
- Invitations to exclusive Leadership Circle openings, previews, and events
- Dedicated staff member to customize your experience at the CMA
- VIP access to select art fairs
- Increased discounts in the museum store (20%) and Provenance Café (15%)
- Invitations to special programs and events through your choice of unlimited affinity groups
- Unlimited free admission to ticketed exhibitions for you and your guests on every visit
- One complimentary exhibition catalogue per year
- Docent-led highlights tour for you and up to 10 guests
- Recognition in the museum’s annual report
- Additional discount weekends at the museum store
- Enhanced reciprocal privileges at museums throughout the country
- Free tickets to special exhibitions for all children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
- Members-only exhibition previews
- Early access to exhibition tickets
- Discounts on art classes, summer camps, adult education courses, and concerts
- Priority registration for art classes, summer camps, and adult education courses
- Annual subscription to the members magazine, "Cleveland Art"
- $460 nondeductible amount
$1,200/Annually
Pricing plans for: Emerging Sustainer
- Leadership Circle
Gift Membership
Sustainer
- All Donor benefits for two adults, plus the following:
- Invitations to special behind-the-scenes programs
- Complimentary parking in the CMA’s garage, subject to availability (excludes special events)
- Priority access to domestic travel opportunities
- Invitations to exclusive Leadership Circle openings, previews, and events
- Dedicated staff member to customize your experience at the CMA
- VIP access to select art fairs
- Increased discounts in the museum store (20%) and Provenance Café (15%)
- Invitations to special programs and events through your choice of unlimited affinity groups
- Unlimited free admission to ticketed exhibitions for you and your guests on every visit
- One complimentary exhibition catalogue per year
- Docent-led highlights tour for you and up to 10 guests
- Recognition in the museum’s annual report
- Additional discount weekends at the museum store
- Enhanced reciprocal privileges at museums throughout the country
- Free tickets to special exhibitions for all children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
- Members-only exhibition previews
- Early access to exhibition tickets
- Discounts on art classes, summer camps, adult education courses, and concerts
- Priority registration for art classes, summer camps, and adult education courses
- 20% off new gift memberships
- Annual subscription to the members magazine, "Cleveland Art"
- Senior member days—every Tuesday, members 65 and older can park in the CMA garage for a discounted rate of $2 and receive a free coffee in the café
- $460 nondeductible amount
$5,000/Annually
Pricing plans for: Sustainer
- Leadership Circle
Emerging Collector
- All Sustainer benefits for two adults 45 and under, plus the following:
- Invitations to special educational events with the museum director and curators
- Access to curator-led international travel opportunities
- Customized private tours, upon request
- Invitations to special behind-the-scenes programs
- Complimentary parking in the CMA’s garage, subject to availability (excludes special events)
- Priority access to domestic travel opportunities
- Invitations to exclusive Leadership Circle openings, previews, and events
- Dedicated staff member to customize your experience at the CMA
- VIP access to select art fairs
- Increased discounts in the museum store (20%) and Provenance Café (15%)
- Invitations to special programs and events through your choice of unlimited affinity groups
- Unlimited free admission to ticketed exhibitions for you and your guests on every visit
- One complimentary exhibition catalogue per year
- Docent-led highlights tour for you and up to 10 guests
- Recognition in the museum’s annual report
- Additional discount weekends at the museum store
- Enhanced reciprocal privileges at museums throughout the country
- Free tickets to special exhibitions for all children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
- Members-only exhibition previews
- Early access to exhibition tickets
- Discounts on art classes, summer camps, adult education courses, and concerts
- Priority registration for art classes, summer camps, and adult education courses
- 20% off new gift memberships
- Annual subscription to the members magazine, "Cleveland Art"
- $640 nondeductible amount
$2,400/Annually
Pricing plans for: Emerging Collector
- Leadership Circle
Gift Membership
Collector
- All Sustainer benefits for two adults, plus the following:
- Invitations to special educational events with the museum director and curators
- Access to curator-led international travel opportunities
- Customized private tours, upon request
- Invitations to special behind-the-scenes programs
- Complimentary parking in the CMA’s garage, subject to availability (excludes special events)
- Priority access to domestic travel opportunities
- Invitations to exclusive Leadership Circle openings, previews, and events
- Dedicated staff member to customize your experience at the CMA
- VIP access to select art fairs
- Increased discounts in the museum store (20%) and Provenance Café (15%)
- Invitations to special programs and events through your choice of unlimited affinity groups
- Unlimited free admission to ticketed exhibitions for you and your guests on every visit
- One complimentary exhibition catalogue per year
- Docent-led highlights tour for you and up to 10 guests
- Recognition in the museum’s annual report
- Additional discount weekends at the museum store
- Enhanced reciprocal privileges at museums throughout the country
- Free tickets to special exhibitions for all children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
- Members-only exhibition previews
- Early access to exhibition tickets
- Discounts on art classes, summer camps, adult education courses, and concerts
- Priority registration for art classes, summer camps, and adult education courses
- 20% off new gift memberships
- Annual subscription to the members magazine, "Cleveland Art"
- Senior member days—every Tuesday, members 65 and older can park in the CMA garage for a discounted rate of $2 and receive a free coffee in the café
- $640 nondeductible amount
$10,000/Annually
Pricing plans for: Collector
- Leadership Circle

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_{Leadership Circle roster updated as of November 26, 2024.}

Leadership Circle Emerging Levels

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