BECOME A PHXART MEMBER TO ENJOY UNLIMITED ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM YOU LOVE, ALL YEAR LONG
CIRCLES OF SUPPORT
CORE BENEFITS
- Unlimited free admission to the Museum, including special exhibitions, for a full year for you and your guests
- Free entry to lectures, artist talks, films,and special events
- Reciprocal admission to 1,000+ museums and institutions through NARM and ROAM programs
- Invitations to exclusive exhibition celebrations and annual lecture series
- Free subscription to PhxArt Magazine
- 15% discount at The Museum Store
- 15% discount at Alden, the Museum’s on-site restaurant
- Complimentary guest passes upon request
- Concierge phone line exclusive to Circles donors, for all Museum inquiries
- Annual recognition on phxart.org, annual donor walls, and in PhxArt Impact Report.
Curator's Circle
$5,000.00
All benefits of Benefactor’s Circle Membership plus:
- Invitations to private collection tours
- Complimentary private, guided group tour for up to 10 guests led by a Museum Docent with four weeks’ notice*
- Advanced registration for regional, national, and international travel opportunities
- Free admission to the Museum and exhibitions, with up to 12 accompanied guests
*Advance reservations required; subject to availability
Trustee's Circle
$10,000.00
All benefits of Curator’s Circle Membership plus:
- Invitations to behind-the-scenes events with curators, conservators, and Museum leadership
- Invitations to private dinners with visiting artists and special guests
- Free admission to the Museum and exhibitions, for all guests accompanied by a member with no exceptions
CIRCLES OF SUPPORT CORE BENEFITS
Your Phoenix Art Museum Circles of Support Membership offers unprecedented access to a museum at the heart of it all.
- Year-round free admission to the Museum, including special exhibitions, for you and your guests
- Invitations to private, VIP exhibition openings and celebrations
- Free entry to artist talks, panels, lectures, films and special events
- Exclusive discounts at The Museum Store (15%, 20% during select shopping days), Alden, and select community partners across the Valley of the Sun
- Reciprocal admission to 1,000 + museums and institutions worldwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) including:
- Asian Art Museum (San Francisco),
- Palm Springs Art Museum,
- Walker Art Center (Minneapolis),
- Museum of Arts and Design (New York City),
- El Museo del Barrio (New York City),
- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Mexico),
- The Frick Collection (New York City),
- The Studio Museum in Harlem (New York City),
- Pérez Art Museum (Miami), and
- Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles)
- A dedicated concierge phone line for personalized assistance
- Curated travel experiences for unforgettably artful moments
Join Circles of Support today to help Phoenix Art Museum make art accessible to all, while enriching your life, broadening your network, and creating lasting memories.
For more information about Circles of Support or your benefits, contact the Circles of Support Office at 602.257.2115 or circles@phxart.org.
Exclusive Events
We’ve only just begun.
Discover a full breakdown of the upcoming Circles of Support Season here!
Exclusive Tour & Breakfast surrounding Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection
Join us for a special 30-minute tour surrounding our newest European exhibition that showcases more than 30 works of painting and sculpture from the Florentine Baroque time period. Following the tour, enjoy breakfast refreshments and remarks from Phoenix Art Museum leader.
Art Talk: National Scrollathon
As a Circles of Support donor, enjoy a cocktail on the Museum and hear a riveting conversation between the Sybil Harrington Director and CEO and acclaimed artist brothers and founders of the National Scrollathon on how Arizona is participating in America’s Cultural Project.
Circles Preview of Alden, Phoenix Art Museum’s Restaurant
The Museum and Conceptually Social are proud to announce our new restaurant concept, Alden. Named for the famed architect of the Museum, Alden B. Down, Alden will be set alongside the Museum’s stunning Dorrance Sculpture Garden and offer new American cuisine with flavors found throughout the Valley’s community by operating partner Monica X Castillo. Join us to see the beautifully renovated dining space before it opens to the public. The renovation is a collaboration between Shepley Bulfinch, MRT Design, and DL Norton General Contracting.
Lenhardt Lecture: Adam Pendleton and Adrienne Edwards
Join renowned artist Adam Pendleton in conversation with Adrienne Edwards, Engell Speyer Family Senior Curator and Associate Director of Curatorial Programs at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Pendleton, a central figure in contemporary American painting, continuously redefines the medium as it relates to process and abstraction. His work is part of numerous public collections, including his work titled Black Dada (D) from 2023 on loan to Phoenix Art Museum courtesy of the Morpheus Collection. As a Circles of Support donor, enjoy a cocktail on the Museum before the talk.
Exclusive Celebration: Eric Fishl: Stories Told
Eric Fischl: Stories Told brings together large-scale paintings that explore the myths of middle-class suburban America and features work from the late 1970s to today. Fischl has made a profound impact on the Phoenix arts scene through longtime mentorship and philanthropic endeavors at Phoenix College, making this survey of his signature works a homecoming of sorts. Join us to celebrate Fischl and his contributions to Arizona.
Desert Mountain Tour
For our Curator’s Circle donors and above, join us to see Desert Mountain like you never have before, visiting private collections and enjoying a culinary lunch.
Exclusive Tour & Breakfast surrounding North Wing Renovation Unveiling
Join us in the season of gratitude to see the newly refreshed spaces and installations of the North Wing, including the conserved Thorne Miniature Rooms and visitor favorites and recent acquisitions to the Museum’s American, Western American, Latin American, and European art collections.
Exclusive Tour & Art Talk surrounding Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection
Experience the rich symbolism and poetic beauty of the Florentine Baroque during a special evening presented in conjunction with FOCUS on European Art. Enjoy an exclusive tour of the collection led by Houston-based collector Sir Mark Fehrs Haukohl, who assembled these remarkable works, in conversation with Rachel Sadvary Zebro, Associate Curator of Collection. Then, hear from Dr. Davide Gasparotto, Senior Curator of Paintings at the Getty Museum, as he delves into the significance and artistry of this extraordinary period.
For more information about Circles of Support or your benefits, contact the Circles of Support Office at 602.257.2115 or circles@phxart.org
Exclusive Travel
We can travel the world together. Circles of Support offers exclusive art travel opportunities.
PAST TRIPS:
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS OCTOBER 28-30, 2025
In October 2025, Circles of Support traveled to Chicago for an immersive exploration of the city’s vibrant art scene. The group engaged with renowned artists, toured the homes of distinguished local collectors, visited leading galleries and museums, and enjoyed exceptional cuisine at some of the Windy City’s finest restaurants.
Highlights of the program included a private tour of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Impressionist and Post-Impressionist galleries, led by Gloria Groom, Chair and Winton Green Curator of Painting and Sculpture of France and Executive Director of Initiatives in France. The itinerary also featured studio visits with Nick Cave, Caroline Kent, and Nate Young, as well as time with Theaster Gates’ exhibition at GRAY Gallery and the SMART Museum of Art at the University of Chicago. Each day offered a rich array of artistic encounters.
The intimate home tours were especially memorable, providing a rare opportunity to meet Chicago collectors whose passion for art has shaped remarkable personal collections. Many works were bold and contemporary, celebrating the city’s creative spirit through pieces by living local artists.
An in-depth conversation on abstraction and reality emerged during our visits with Caroline Kent and Nate Young. We are delighted to share that Caroline Kent will serve as the speaker for the Spring Lenhardt Lecture at Phoenix Art Museum on March 25, 2026.
NEXT TRIP: JOIN US IN MEXICO CITY, MEXICO OCTOBER 17-21, 2026
The capital and largest city of Mexico, Mexico City is one of the most important cultural and financial centers in the world. This October 2026, we will come together for an immersion into Latin American art and culture. Eligibility to attend this exceptional trips starts with the Benefactor’s Circle membership, with priority given to Director’s Circle, Trustee’s Circle, and Curator’s Circle members.
For more information about upcoming Circles of Support travel opportunities, or to upgrade your Circles of Support membership, contact the Circles of Support Office at 602.257.2115 or circles@phxart.org.
THE CIRCLES EXPERIENCE
At Phoenix Art Museum, art is the foundation—the guiding inspiration—of all we do. From our earliest days in 1915, when the seed for our Museum was first planted by the Phoenix Women’s Club, to the opening of our landmark building at Central Avenue and McDowell Road in 1959, our mission has always been one of art, connection, and impact. Today, the Museum is the largest visual arts institution in the Southwest, home to more than 21,000 remarkable works spanning American, Latin American, European, Asian, modern and contemporary art, and fashion. Through a landmark partnership with the University of Arizona’s Center for Creative Photography, we also showcase dynamic photography exhibitions. Each year, more than 250,000 individuals engage in meaningful exchanges and cultivate a sense of belonging through our dynamic exhibitions, collections, and experiences with art. And none of this would be possible without the Museum’s Circles of Support.
Circles of Support donors have a direct impact on the ability to fulfil our mission. Each year, the Museum provides more than $2 million in free admission to our community, through weekly Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays, monthly First Fridays, and programs such as our free field trips for Title-I schools and Blue Star Museums, which provides free admission for veterans and active-duty military. Circles of Support funds nearly half of all free admission programs benefiting our community.
Circles donors are not just supporters but ambassadors—art enthusiasts, community leaders, and advocates for cultural enrichment who believe in the power of art to transform lives. In return for your sustaining support as an integral part of the PhxArt community, you’ll gain access to unique events and cultivate meaningful relationships with Museum leaders, artists from Arizona and beyond, and fellow art lovers.
Learn more about Circles of Support Benefits here.
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