Director’s Circle
Director’s Circle members are the heart and soul of Telfair Museums. These passionate, generous members are deeply committed people who recognize that art and education are integral to Savannah’s quality of life. Annual gifts from Director’s Circle members support historic preservation at all our sites, enable compelling exhibitions of art from around the world, and empower museum outreach programs that reach everyone from pre-kindergartners to seniors. None of these efforts would be possible without the Director’s Circle!
In appreciation of their generosity, Director’s Circle members enjoy a host of exclusive benefits designed to enhance their appreciation of the visual arts. Benefits include invitations to behind-the-scenes tours with curatorial staff, VIP premieres, dinners with featured artists, and special recognition at major art and educational events.
Please contact Claudine Schleicher, manager of individual support & membership, at 912.790.8869 or schleicherc@telfair.org if you are considering joining Director’s Circle or have a question about your DC membership—we’d love to hear from you!
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DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE LEVELS AND BENEFITS
Every Director’s Circle membership includes:
- Complimentary admission for one year to all three of our sites for two adults and children or grandchildren under 18 living in the household
- Access to more than 1,200 museums nationwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association, Southeastern Reciprocal Museums (SERM), and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)
- Invitations to exclusive exhibition previews, receptions, lectures, and special events
- Recognition on Telfair Museums’ annual donor wall
- Complimentary admission to Drop-In Studio
- 10% discount in the Telfair Museum stores
- Member pricing on art classes, camps, workshops, and Art Start program
- Member pricing on ticketed special events
- Eligibility to become a docent or join Telfair’s member affinity groups
- Complimentary subscription to Telfair magazine with opportunity to be featured in the Member Spotlight
GRAND PATRON $1,500
($1,405 is tax-deductible)
- All Core benefits
- One complimentary Dual membership to share with family or friends
- 10 guest passes
STEWARD $2,500
($2,375 is tax-deductible)
- All Core benefits
- One complimentary Dual membership to share with family or friends
- Eligibility to purchase tickets to the Telfair Ball.
- Complimentary admission to Director’s Circle Morning Lectures.
- 12 guest passes.
BENEFACTOR $5,000
($4,800 is tax-deductible)
- All Core benefits
- Two complimentary Dual memberships for you to share with family or friends
- Eligibility to purchase tickets to the Telfair Ball
- Complimentary admission to Director’s Circle Morning Lectures
- 14 guest passes
- One private, docent-led exhibition tour for you and 4 guests
CURATOR’S COUNCIL $10,000
($9,770 is tax-deductible)
- All Core benefits
- Two complimentary Dual memberships for you to share with family or friends
- Eligibility to purchase tickets to the Telfair Ball
- Complimentary admission to Director’s Circle Morning Lectures
- 14 guest passes
- One private, behind-the-scenes, curator-led exhibition tour for you and 4 guests
- Invitation to exclusive Director’s Circle dinner event
DIRECTOR’S COUNCIL $15,000
($14,670 is tax-deductible)
- All Core benefits
- Two complimentary Dual memberships for you to share with family or friends
- Eligibility to purchase tickets to the Telfair Ball
- Complimentary admission to Director’s Circle Morning Lectures
- One private, behind-the-scenes, curator-led exhibition tour for you and 10 guests, as well as a Coffee-with-a-Curator reception following your tour
- Invitation to an exclusive Director’s Circle dinner event
- Unlimited guest passes
CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL $25,000+
($24,470 is tax-deductible)
- All Core benefits
- Two complimentary Dual memberships for you to share with family or friends
- Eligibility to purchase tickets to the Telfair Ball
- Complimentary admission to Director’s Circle Morning Lectures
- One private, behind-the-scenes, curator-led exhibition tour for you and 10 guests, as well as a Coffee-with-a-Curator reception following your tour
- Unlimited guest passes
- Recognition on all major exhibition sponsor materials
- Two complimentary tickets for the Annual Director’s Circle Dinner
Featured Previews, Lectures, Events, and Travel
Please mark your calendar and join us for these Director’s Circle exclusives! Tune in to exhibition previews including first peeks at new shows before they open to the general membership and public, enjoy deep explorations of scholarly art topics through our Art Spotlight Lecture series, and receive an exclusive invitation to our annual Telfair Ball. Previews and lectures include cocktail parties with fellow art patrons, an annual dinner, and more!
