With an annual gift of $5,000 to $9,999, members enjoy the following privileges as a Sustaining member:
Vital Partnerships
Gifts of Art
Sustaining Level
- Invitation to programs with Gallery curators and specialists
- Additional exhibition catalogues and Gallery publications
- Complimentary invitation to an evening reception to share with a friend
- Use of the Gallery’s private Refectory for lunchtime dining in the East Building on weekdays
- Invitations to curator-led tours and lectures at off-site art venues
Sustaining members also enjoy benefits of membership in The Circle as listed below:
- Invitations to four evening receptions (including two with curatorial lectures) featuring special exhibitions and the permanent collection
- Reservations for Sunday evening Concert Series performances
- Two complimentary exhibition catalogues or Gallery publications
- An illustrated Gallery engagement calendar
- Priority entrance to all special exhibitions
- Private daytime lectures and previews of special exhibitions
- Subscription to the Bulletin, a semi-annual publication for Gallery friends
- Recognition in the Gallery’s Annual Report and Bulletin
- 20 percent discount at Gallery Shops
- Subscription to the monthly Circle e-newsletter
- Access to the Circle VIP telephone number
- Access to the Gallery’s Art Research Library
Giving Instructions
Membership FAQs
How can I renew my membership in The Circle?
Can my employer match my contribution?
Can I buy a gift membership for a friend?
I lost my Circle membership card and/or tax acknowledgment. May I request a replacement?
What portion of my Circle gift is tax deductible?
Can I make my entire gift tax deductible?
Is it possible to reserve parking at the Gallery?
How can I make reservations for Sunday evening concerts at the National Gallery?
How can I make reservations for lunch in the Gallery’s Refectory?
Contact Us
The Circle
National Gallery of Art
Phone: (202) 842-6450
Fax: (202) 789-4577
E-mail: circle@nga.gov
Mailing Address:
The Circle
2000B South Club Drive
Landover, MD 20785