Join the Contemporary Council!
The Frye Art Museum’s Contemporary Council is a new opportunity for patrons interested in a deeper engagement with contemporary art. Council members provide critical support for the acquisition of contemporary works for the permanent collection, and participate in a variety of annual programs related to collecting and appreciating contemporary art. The Council receives special access to the Museum’s leadership, including the Director/CEO and Chief Curator, and enjoys informative social experiences designed to nurture an active engagement with the most up-and-coming artists of our region and internationally.
Contemporary Council Description and Benefits:
$2,500 (one-year dual membership, one acquisition vote)*
- All of the benefits at the Frye’s $1,000 Art Circle Membership level, plus:
- Arts engagement opportunities such as artist studio visits, public art unveilings, travel opportunities (local, national, international);
- Annual private reception with the Director/CEO and Chief Curator and other Contemporary Council contributors;
- Participate in adding selected acquisitions to the permanent collection through the contemporary collections fund created from Council dues;
- Invitations to panel discussions with contemporary collectors, gallerists, museum curators, etc.
- Visits to galleries who are showing emerging or rising stars in contemporary art;
- Invitations to hosted events to learn from the Frye’s Director/CEO and curators how they view and collect contemporary art;
- Collectors Circle Membership which includes a VIP experience at the Seattle Art Fair;
- Invitations to additional events and experiences related to collecting contemporary art.
Questions? Please contact Renate Raymond, Deputy Director, Development at 206 432 8217 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
*$2,369 tax deductible.
The Contemporary Council was established through a generous donation from the Seattle Art Fair.
