Director’s Circle

Join the Director’s Circle of the High Museum of Art and enjoy insider access to the museum’s renowned collections and exhibitions. The Director’s Circle brings together individuals who share an appreciation for the visual arts and a personal commitment to the museum. Your contribution as a Director’s Circle Member supports the museum’s continuing standards of excellence, funds new initiatives, and increases the museum’s status among major American art museums.

Director’s Circle

$12,500–$14,999

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$12,000 tax deductible

  • Invitations to opening celebrations for major exhibitions
  • Invitations to the museum’s premier events, including the annual Paladin Society Dinner
  • Invitations to private collections, artist studios, and unique art experiences
  • Regional, national, and international travel opportunities with special access to private collections and guided tours of the world’s greatest museums with the museum’s director and curators
  • Opportunities to glimpse behind the scenes at the museum, including visits to our Collections Care Facility and building tours
  • Reciprocal membership benefits at more than 1,800 of North America’s finest art museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
  • Private exhibition tours for you and up to ten guests*
  • One complimentary Family/Dual membership per year to share with a friend
  • First access to presale opportunities and invitations to the annual Wine Auction and associated events
  • Complimentary copies of all major exhibition catalogues
  • Recognition in High Museum membership publications
  • A direct Director’s Circle phone line for concierge assistance with special requests and other VIP services
  • 20% discount in the Museum Shop
  • Twenty free one-time-use guest passes
  • Complimentary parking in the Woodruff Arts Center garage during regular daytime operating hours and for Director’s Circle events
  • Discounts on selected tickets to the Alliance Theatre and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
  • One complimentary Caregiver benefit (a caregiver may accompany you and/or your children when visiting the museum)

All benefits are nontransferable. *Subject to availability; restrictions apply.

Director’s Circle Forum

$15,000–$24,999

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$14,500 tax deductible

All Director’s Circle benefits plus:

  • An exclusive annual dinner with the museum director
  • VIP parking in the Woodruff Arts Center parking garage

All benefits are nontransferable. *Subject to availability; restrictions apply.

Director’s Circle Cabinet

$25,000+

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$24,500 tax deductible

All Director’s Circle Forum benefits plus:

  • Private curator-led tour of an exhibition of your choice*
  • Private lunch with the director or chief curator*
  • Access to select museum spaces for private events*

All benefits are nontransferable. *Subject to availability; restrictions apply.


To join the Director’s Circle or for additional information, please contact Caroline Maddox, Deputy Director of Philanthropy, at caroline.maddox@high.org.