International Patrons 3,000 €
Admission to the International Patrons is by invitation and includes an initial donation starting from 5,000 €.
International Patrons benefit from a special relationship with the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Passionate collectors of modern and contemporary art, they form a lively international community whose generous support is crucial to the museum’s mission.
In return for their contribution, the International Patrons are invited to partake in exclusive experiences, such as guided tours by curators, studio visit, access to private collections, and meetings with artists around the world. Thanks to the Guggenheim network, every event is a unique opportunity to meet leading figures of contemporary art, taking part in one-off encounters in exclusive settings.
Who are the International Patrons?
Passionate enthusiasts and collectors of modern and contemporary art, the International Patrons benefit from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation’s prestige and international network while enriching the group with their own cultural holdings and experience.
The International Patrons support the museum’s mission to conserve, interpret, and promote modern and contemporary art, contributing to financing international educational and curatorial initiatives.
Access to art world professionals is limited.
A special relationship with the Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Being part of the International Patrons means establishing a personal and long-lasting relationship with the museum and its people. The supporters are invited to events and exclusive, high-profile trips; they benefit from privileged access to the main art fairs and international art-related events; and participate in unique meetings with leading figures in the contemporary art world. Each event is a chance to deepen academic knowledge thanks to the curators and art-world professionals.
Impact on culture and education
The generous contributions of the International Patrons are crucial to many of the museum’s activities, including restoration and conservation interventions which ensure that key works of art are preserved for future generations. They also support educational programs for visitors of all ages, engaging all types of audiences in a broad range of activities. Finally, it finances fellowship programs, offering talented young people the opportunity to gain training and work experience in an international museum.
Benefits
- Personalized Membership Card valid for the solar year.
- Free and unlimited admission to the museums of the Guggenheim Foundation (Venice, New York, and Bilbao).
- Members-only trips and events.
- Complimentary catalogue of the permanent collection when you join.
- GUGGENHEIM ART PASS for leading international museums.
- Free admission to leading modern and contemporary art museums in Italy Affiliations.
- VIP pass for main international contemporary art fairs.
- Reduced admission of 9 € for members’ guests (up to 4 people).
- Members Newsletter sent via email each month
- 15% discount at the Museum Shop (except for books) and at the Museum Café.
For more information, please contact:
Martina Pizzul Chiggiato
+39 041 2405 412
mpizzul@guggenheim-venice.it