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Join the Friends of the Art Museum to support, enhance, and connect to our programs and exhibitions. Experience the Spencer as an insider. Members enjoy special access to exhibition openings and spirited social events, regular updates on museum happenings, and discounts in the gift shop. Moreover, our Friends enable the museum to pursue its core mission goals of sharing art and innovation, sparking meaningful connections, and inspiring creativity and curiosity.

Joining the Friends of the Art Museum is easier than ever before. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to join online, or print and mail your membership materials to the museum.

Questions? Contact:

Margaret Perkins-McGuinness
Director of Museum Advancement
mpm@ku.edu
785.864.0141
Individual Memberships
Spencer Cornerstone:
$5,000 and above
Spencer Fellow:
$2,500 – 4,999
Benefactor:
$1,000 – 2,499
Patron:
$500 – 999
Donor:
$200 – 499
Friend:
$50 – 199
Senior Citizen (65 & above) :
$35 and above
Student:
$15 and above
Membership Benefits
All individual members receive:
  • Subscription to SMA’s quarterly newsletter
  • Invitations to Friends-only exhibition previews and special events
  • 10% discount in the Museum Shop
  • Voting privileges for annual art acquisitions from Friends funds
Additionally, Sponsors and up receive:
  • Complimentary copy of the Spencer’s annual report, The Register
  • Art-related travel opportunities
Benefactors and up receive:
  • Complimentary copies of all Spencer exhibition catalogues
Spencer Fellows, Spencer Associates and Spencer Cornerstones receive all benefits above as well as:
  • Free one-time use of the reception room
Matching Gifts
Will your employer match your gift to the Friends of the Art Museum? If so, please take a moment to double your gift to the Friends of the Art Museum by requesting a matching corporate-gift form from your employer and including it with your payment.
Tax Benefits
Memberships are tax deductible as allowed by law. The value of publications received by Benefactor through Associate levels is estimated at $50; members may decline the benefits and deduct the full amount.

Give someone the treasures of the Spencer Museum for a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or holiday. Membership in the Friends of the Art Museum is a perfect gift for any occasion! The recipient receives a special card announcing your gift.