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Sustaining Fellows Levels
The Sustaining Fellows is the premier annual giving society of the Art Institute. Your tax-deductible gift of $2,500 or more provides critical, unrestricted philanthropy to the museum and brings you even closer to its world-renowned collection and curators. Join at the level that’s right for you, and begin to experience the Art Institute like never before. Call (312) 443-3735 for more information or to join over the phone.
Sustaining Fellow
$2,500–$4,999
All Lion's Circle benefits plus:
- Admission for 8 adults total
- Invitations to exclusive Sustaining Fellows events including:
- Exhibition openings, private showings, and curatorial overviews
- Intimate seminar series with curators
- Exclusive travel opportunities on curator-escorted customized tours
- Copy of The Art Institute: The Essential Guide (for first-time members)
- Recognition in the Art Institute's Annual Report
- Discounts on the museum’s audio guides, parking, on-site dining, and purchases in the Museum Shop
- Subscription to Museum Portraits
Sustaining Fellows 40 and under enjoy all the benefits of the Sustaining Fellows with an unrestricted gift of $1,500.
Bronze Sustaining Fellow
$5,000–$9,999
All Sustaining Fellow benefits, plus:
- Additional exclusive event invitations, including the special chairman's event
- Concierge services to arrange customized museum tours
- Preferred seating (with reservations) at select lectures in Fullerton Hall and Rubloff Auditorium
Silver Sustaining Fellow
$10,000–$14,999
All Bronze-level benefits plus:
- Invitations to VIP events with director and curators
- Private curator-led, behind-the-scenes experience outside of regular museum hours
- Priority reservations for Sustaining Fellows travel programs
Sterling Silver Sustaining Fellow
$15,000–$24,999
All Silver-level benefits plus:
- Premier access to the Chicago Humanities Festival President's Lecture, held at the Art Institute and featuring a special guest speaker
- Invitations to exclusive events and concierge services for select domestic and international art shows
Gold Sustaining Fellow
$25,000–$49,999
All Sterling Silver–level benefits plus:
- Private tour of the museum or special exhibition with the organizing curator
- Opportunities to join the Art Institute's president and director at private luncheons and dinners with visiting artists, scholars, and distinguished guests
- Concierge services for select museum visits worldwide, including admission, reservations, exhibition ticket assistance, and private tours when available
Platinum Sustaining Fellow
$50,000 and above
All Gold-level benefits plus:
- Invitations to all exhibition openings and select special events
- Tour of the museum’s galleries with the director or curatorial chairperson