Circles

You are invited to join the Circles, the foremost membership levels at the High Museum of Art.

Make a Difference for Art in Atlanta

The Circles draws together a select group of distinguished individuals who share an appreciation and passion for the arts. As a Circle Member, you will experience the High as few can through exceptional benefits, such as invitations to our exhibition opening celebrations, access to special curatorial talks, and tours geared specifically to your interests.

To join the Circles or for additional information, please contact Leslie Planas, Circles Program Manager, at 404-733-4548 or leslie.planas@high.org.

Your Impact

Support from the Circles is at the heart of our ability to sustain the High’s mission and offer a variety of world-class art experiences to meet the needs of our region’s diverse population. Your Circles contribution enables the High to share the transformative power of art with 50,000 schoolchildren on field trips and inspire thousands of people participating in family, teen, and adult programming.

The Board of Directors invites you to play an integral role in furthering the High’s mission by joining the Circles of the High today.

To learn about our exclusive Circles membership level curated for young professionals ages thirty to fifty, visit Circle Salon.

little girl smiles at the camera, proud of the artwork she just created in one of the High's workshops.

Circle Member

$2,000–$3,499

Join | Renew

All but $360 tax deductible

  • Full membership privileges for one or two adults and children or grandchildren, 17 years and under
  • Twelve one-time-use guest passes
  • Invitations to Circles exhibition preview receptions with curator-led tours
  • One Dual/Family gift membership per year to give to a friend ($110 level)
  • Reciprocal membership benefits at more than 860 museums including the Art Institute of Chicago, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Additional 10% discount on Museum Shop and online purchases (20% total discount)
  • A direct Circles phone line for concierge assistance with special requests and other VIP services

Circle Supporter

$3,500–$4,999

Join | Renew

All but $415 tax deductible

  • Invitation to visit one of Atlanta’s premier private art collections with High Museum curator
  • One complimentary exhibition catalogue
  • Plus all Circle Member benefits:
    • Full membership privileges for one or two adults and children or grandchildren, 17 years and under
    • Twelve one-time-use guest passes
    • Invitations to Circles exhibition preview receptions with curator-led tours
    • One Dual/Family gift membership per year to give to a friend ($110 level)
    • Reciprocal membership benefits at more than 860 museums including the Art Institute of Chicago, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    • Additional 10% discount on Museum Shop and online purchases (20% total discount)
    • A direct Circles phone line for concierge assistance with special requests and other VIP services

Circle Benefactor

$5,000–$7,999

Join | Renew

All but $490 tax deductible

  • Invitation to the Annual Benefactors Luncheon with key Museum leaders
  • Opportunity for a private exhibition or collection tour for you and up to eight guests
  • Plus all Circle Supporter benefits:
    • Invitation to visit one of Atlanta’s premier private art collections with High Museum curator
    • One complimentary exhibition catalogue
    • Full membership privileges for one or two adults and children or grandchildren, 17 years and under
    • Twelve one-time-use guest passes
    • Invitations to Circles exhibition preview receptions with curator-led tours
    • One Dual/Family gift membership per year to give to a friend ($110 level)
    • Reciprocal membership benefits at more than 860 museums including the Art Institute of Chicago, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    • Additional 10% discount on Museum Shop and online purchases (20% total discount)
    • A direct Circles phone line for concierge assistance with special requests and other VIP services

Circle Premier

$8,000–$12,499

Join | Renew

All but $490 tax deductible

  • Invitation to domestic travel opportunities with special access to private collections and guided tours
  • Two complimentary exhibition catalogues
  • Fifteen guest passes
  • Plus all Circle Benefactor benefits:
    • Invitation to the Annual Benefactors Luncheon with key Museum leaders
    • Opportunity for a private exhibition or collection tour for you and up to eight guests
    • Invitation to visit one of Atlanta’s premier private art collections with High Museum curator
    • One complimentary exhibition catalogue
    • Full membership privileges for one or two adults and children or grandchildren, 17 years and under
    • Twelve one-time-use guest passes
    • Invitation to the annual dinner honoring Circle Members
    • Invitations to Circles exhibition preview receptions with curator-led tours
    • One free guest admission ticket on every visit*
    • One Dual/Family gift membership per year to give to a friend ($110 level)
    • Reciprocal membership benefits at more than 860 museums including the Art Institute of Chicago, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    • Additional 10% discount on Museum Shop and online purchases (20% total discount)
    • A direct Circles phone line for concierge assistance with special requests and other VIP services

Director’s Circle

Interested in making a bigger impact? Learn more about the Director’s Circle, the premier group of arts patrons who enjoy a very personal relationship with the High Museum in appreciation of their annual leadership gift of $12,500+.