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CORE MEMBER BENEFITS
In addition to supporting our long-standing commitment to the preservation and promotion of the arts and education in our community, becoming a Member of the Art Gallery of Hamilton also rewards you with:
- Free unlimited admission to AGH exhibitions
- Exclusive invitations to exhibition receptions, special events, and Annual General Meeting
- 10% discount at the Shop at AGH and Horse and Train Bistro, plus additional seasonal discounts
- Special Member pricing on Adult programs, including Talks, Studios, Workshops and more
- Discounted registration for kids March Break, PA Day and Summer Camps
- Discounted tickets for AGH Film Series monthly screenings and annual Film Festival
- Discounts with AGH Member Advantage Partners in our communities and beyond
- Subscription to the What’s On Weekly eNewsletter
- Preferred pricing when renting artworks from the Art Sales + Services program
- Reciprocal benefits to over 100 Ontario museums and galleries (OAAG)
- Income tax receipt for the eligible portion of your gift
You can enjoy additional benefits depending on the Membership category you choose. See drop downs below for more details.
If you prefer to physically submit your Membership Form, print and mail it with your choice of payment to:
Member Services, Art Gallery of Hamilton
123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8
(905) 527-6610 ext. 241
To learn more about AGH Membership, check out Frequently Asked Questions, or contact Member Services.
FRIEND OF THE ARTS MEMBERSHIPS
INDIVIDUAL: $55
- Enjoy all the Core Member Benefits with one Membership Card
FAMILY/DUAL: $90
- All the Core Member Benefits for two adults and up to four children (aged 17 and under) on two Membership cards
SENIOR: $40
- All the Core Member Benefits at a specially discounted rate for those 65 and over on one Membership Card
SENIOR DUAL: $70
- All the Core Member Benefits on two Membership Cards at a specially discounted rate for those 65 and over
- Free admission for up to 4 grandkids (aged 17 and under)
OUT OF TOWNER: $40
- All the Core Member Benefits at a special rate for those who live 100+ km from the Art Gallery of Hamilton
STUDENT: $30
- All the Core Member Benefits at a specially discounted rate for college and university students with a valid student ID card
BRING A FRIEND: Students of McMaster University, Brock University, Guelph University, Mohawk College, and Redeemer College receive complimentary admission using their valid student card!
EMERGE MEMBERSHIPS
EMERGE: $60
- All the Core Member Benefits
- Free admission to EMERGE signature social events
*NOTE: EMERGE Members are not eligible to receive an Income tax receipt due to the value of the admission to the EMERGE signature social events
EMERGE DUAL: $110
- All the Core Member Benefits on two Membership Cards
- Free admission to EMERGE signature social events
*NOTE: EMERGE Members are not eligible to receive an Income tax receipt due to the value of the admission to the EMERGE signature social events
BENEFACTOR MEMBERSHIPS
CORE MEMBER BENEFITS
- Free unlimited admission to AGH exhibitions
- Exclusive invitations to exhibition receptions, special events, and Annual General Meeting
- 10% discount at the Shop at AGH and Horse and Train Bistro, plus additional seasonal discounts
- Special Member pricing on Adult programs, including Talks, Studios, Workshops and more
- Discounted registration for kids March Break, PA Day and Summer Camps
- Discounted tickets for AGH Film Series monthly screenings and annual Film Festival
- Discounts with AGH Member Advantage Partners in our communities and beyond
- Subscription to the What’s On Weekly eNewsletter
- Preferred pricing when renting artworks from the Art Sales + Services program
- Reciprocal benefits to over 100 Ontario museums and galleries (OAAG)
- Income tax receipt for the full portion of your gift
- Reciprocal benefits at an extensive number of museums and institutions including the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) and the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM)
You can enjoy additional benefits depending on the Membership category you choose. See drop downs below for more details.
SUPPORTER OF THE ARTS: $120
- Enjoy all the Core Member Benefits on two Membership cards
- Reciprocal benefits at an extensive number of museums and institutions including the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) and the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM)
- The added bonus of bringing two guests to ticketed exhibitions
PATRON OF THE ARTS: $240
- Enjoy all the Core Member Benefits on two Membership cards
- Reciprocal benefits at an extensive number of museums and institutions including the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) and the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM)
- The added bonus of bringing four guests to ticketed exhibitions
MASTERPIECE CIRCLE MEMBERSHIPS
TOM THOMSON: $500
- All the Core Member Benefits on two Membership cards
- The ability to bring six guests to ticketed exhibitions
- Invitations to receptions and Masterpiece Circle events
- Income tax receipt for the full portion of your gift
- Reciprocal benefits at an extensive number of museums and institutions including the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) and the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM).
- AGH Donor Wall recognition
- Complimentary admission to EMERGE signature social events
EMILY CARR: $1000
- All Core Member Benefits on two Membership cards
- The ability to bring 8 guests to ticketed exhibitions
- Invitations to receptions and Masterpiece Circle events
- Income tax receipt for the full portion of your gift
- Reciprocal benefits at an extensive number of museums and institutions including the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) and the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM).
- AGH Donor Wall recognition
- Complimentary admission to EMERGE signature social events
WILLIAM BLAIR BRUCE: $2500
- Continue the legacy of William Blair Bruce and his family with all the Core Member Benefits on two Membership cards
- The ability to bring up to 10 guests to ticketed exhibitions
- Invitations to receptions and Masterpiece Circle events
- Income tax receipt for the full portion of your gift
- Reciprocal benefits at an extensive number of museums and institutions including the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) and the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM)
- AGH Donor Wall recognition
- Complimentary admission to EMERGE signature social events
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
CORPORATE: $2500
- Enjoy all the Core Member Benefits with 5 transferable AGH Corporate Membership cards
- One complimentary use of the AGH Boardroom
- 20% discount on one AGH Event Services facility rental
- Four tickets for each EMERGE signature event
- 25 complimentary AGH exhibition passes for clients and guest
From the Contemporary Art Collection
Clown d'Amsterdam
Karel Appel (Dutch 1920-2006)
acrylic on wood, Gift of the artist, 1976
© Karel Appel Foundation / SODRAC (2016)