The Circles members demonstrate leadership in our arts community by providing the cornerstone of annual funding for vital services and support on behalf of our museum system. Membership in The Circles brings many benefits, including special discounts and invitations to an exclusive calendar of events that provide access to New Mexico artists, art collectors and scholars, as well as cultural travel opportunities and private tours with museum directors. For questions about The Circles, please contact Laura Waller by calling (505) 982-6366 ext. 116.

Levels and Benefits

Regents’ Circle
$1,500 to $2,499 (all but $95 tax-deductable)
Invitations to the The Circles calendar of events, prominent recognition on all museum donor walls and inside Member News
Includes ten one-time admission passes and a one-day 15 percent discount Circles Shopping Pass
Core membership benefits

Governor’s Circle
$2,500 to $4,999 (all but $95 tax-deductable)
Invitations to the The Circles calendar of events, prominent recognition on all museum donor walls and inside Member News
Invitations to an exclusive Collectors’ event, The Circles trips and membership in your choice of one Friends group ($150 value)
Year-round 15 percent discount in the five museum shops, two online stores and a 10 percent discount at Museum Hill Café
Core membership benefits

National Circle
$5,000 to $9,999 (all but $135 tax-deductable)
Invitations to The Circles calendar of events, prominent recognition on all museum donor walls and inside Member News
Invitations to an exclusive Collectors’ event, The Circles trips (with early sign-up) and membership in your choice of two Friends groups ($300 value)
Year-round 15 percent discount in the five museum shops, two online stores and a 10 percent discount at Museum Hill Café
Invitation to A Closer Look, an annual museum collection event
Museum of New Mexico Press exhibition catalogue and two guest membership cards
Core membership benefits

Chairman’s Circle
$10,000 and above (all but $135 tax-deductable)
Invitations to The Circles calendar of events, prominent recognition on all museum donor walls and inside Member News
Invitations to an exclusive Collectors’ event, The Circles trips (with early sign-up) and membership in all four Friends groups ($600 value)
Year-round 15 percent discount in the five museum shops, two online stores and a 10 percent discount at Museum Hill Café
Invitation to A Closer Look, an annual museum collection event
Museum of New Mexico Press exhibition catalogue, two guest membership cards and an invitation to the annual Chairman's Salon hosted by the Foundation's Board Chair
Core membership benefits