National Gallery of Canada - Musée des beaux-arts du Canada
Membership and Annual Giving
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The National Gallery of Canada acquires and maintains the country’s finest collection of art.  Housed in a structure of splendid design overlooking Parliament Hill and the Ottawa River, the collection is accessible through on-site visits, an extensive touring program, and through CyberMuse – the Gallery’s award-winning interactive Web site.  Our national treasure is generously supported by the Friends of the National Gallery of Canada – members who cherish the Gallery and take pride in its scholastic excellence, its artistic achievements, and its vision for the future.

Appreciation of Canada’s collections begins at an early age.  Inquisitive children and their parents can experience art in an engaging environment through a multitude of programs developed for visitors of all ages and interests.

As a member of our larger family you will enjoy the many amenities that both the Gallery and the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography offer – free admission to the permanent collection and all special exhibitions, discounts at the Bookstore, delicious food in the Gallery’s restaurants, ample indoor parking.  Introduce your children, friends, and family to the extraordinary and vibrant diversity of artistic expression with which we are so richly endowed.

Membership in the National Gallery of Canada unites Canadians from coast to coast in a community of art lovers.  Members come from all ten provinces, three territories and even around the world to play an integral role in supporting Canada’s collection. By becoming a Friend of the National Gallery of Canada you will join a fellowship of art lovers supporting a world-class institution.

As a Friend of the National Gallery of Canada, you are contributing to a tradition of excellence in the arts, and helping to guarantee that these treasures will be preserved and continue to inspire generations of arts lovers for many years to come. Join our family today – become a member of the National Gallery of Canada!


THE FRIENDS

BASIC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Invitations to the Gallery exhibition openings • Exclusive invitations to Friends’ Evenings • Friends’ magazine Vernissage and the Calendar of Events • A 15% discount at the Bookstore • A minimum 10% discount on workshops and National Gallery produced arts events • Volunteer and travel opportunities • Discount of $2 on maximum daily parking rate.

STUDENT / SENIOR | $40 or 2 YEARS $ 70
Basic Benefits plus
Free admission for one to the permanent collection and to special exhibitions at the Gallery and the CMCP (ID required; students to provide proof of full-time status)

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL | $60 or 2 YEARS $110
Basic Benefits plus
Free admission for one to the permanent collection and to special exhibitions at the Gallery and the CMCP for members living more than 100km from Ottawa or outside of Canada.

INDIVIDUAL | $75 or 2 YEARS $140
Basic Benefits plus
Free admission for one to the permanent collection and to special exhibitions at the Gallery and the CMCP.  Half price on admission for one guest when accompanied by a Member.

SENIOR COUPLE | $80 or 2 YEARS $150
Basic Benefits plus
Free admission to the permanent collection and to special exhibitions at the Gallery and the CMCP for two adults residing at same household (one mailing to household).

FAMILY | $90 or 2 YEARS $170
Basic Benefits plus
Free admission to the permanent collection and to special exhibitions at the Gallery and the CMCP for two adults and children between ages of 12 and 17 residing at same household.

 

THE SUPPORTING FRIENDS

FRIEND PLUS | $150 TO $249
Basic Benefits plus
Free admission for one to the permanent collection and to special exhibitions at the Gallery and the CMCP for two adults and children aged 12 to 17 residing at same household; OR one adult with half-price guest privileges • Special Gallery-produced gift item • Amount paid above $90 membership fee is tax deductible.

CONTRIBUTOR | $250 TO $499
Basic Benefit plus
Free admission for one to the permanent collection and to special exhibitions at the Gallery and the CMCP for two adults and children aged 12 to 17 residing at same household; OR free admission for member and one guest when accompanied by member • Two admission tickets • Two tickets to concerts organized by the Gallery • An elegant Gallery lapel pin for new Supporting Friends • Special Gallery-produced gift item • Recognition in Vernissage magazine and on the National Gallery website • Invitation for two to Donor Recognition Reception • Amount paid above $90 membership fee is tax deductible.

BENEFACTOR | $500 TO $749
Benefits of Contributor Membership, plus
A free poster created by the Gallery • Two additional tickets to concerts organized by the Gallery (4 in total) • Amount paid above $90 membership fee is tax deductible.

PATRON | $750 TO $999
Benefits of Benefactor Membership, plus
Access to a behind-the-scenes tour • Two additional tickets to concerts organized by the Gallery (6 in total) • Amount paid above $90 membership fee is tax deductible.

Note: Children under 12 are admitted free at all times and they do not require membership cards.  Because the membership fee covers its many benefits, there can be no tax receipts issued.  However, receipts will be issued for any donation made over and above the fee.

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The National Gallery of Canada Foundation welcomes annual gifts beginning at $1000.  For more information please call 613-241-9359.


National Gallery of Canada
Membership and Annual Giving Office
380 Sussex Drive
P.O. Box 427, Station A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9N4
Telephone: 613-990-1298
Fax: 613-990-5715