CCS Bard Members gain insights into new directions in contemporary art as well as every aspect of CCS Bard, from our exhibitions in the Hessel Museum of Art, to our graduate program and research center devoted to curatorial studies, to our extended network of artists, curators, patrons and partners.
As a member, you also provide critical support for CCS Bard and help us keep admission free and open to all.
If you would like to join a program or have any questions, please reach out to Victoria Chou at vchou@bard.edu or 845-758-7874.
Friend– $100
Member-only tours of CCS Bard exhibitions, including the summer shows and graduate student thesis exhibitions
Year-round invitations to exhibition openings at CCS Bard
Priority access to Speaker Series talks and other public programs
10% discount at the bookstore and café
10% discount on limited-edition artworks available through CCS Bard (email vchou@bard.edu for details)
Fully tax-deductible
Supporter– $500
All benefits of a Friend Membership plus:
One complimentary CCS Bard publication or exhibition catalogue per year
Recognition on the CCS Bard website
Opportunities to participate in CCS Bard-led visits to artist studios and exhibitions in the Hudson Valley
Early access to CCS Bard Awards Gala tickets
Curator’s Council– $2,500
All benefits of a Supporter Membership plus:
Two tickets to the spring CCS Bard Awards Gala in NYC
Invitation to the summer garden party and VIP dinner at CCS Bard
Invitation to a fall patrons’ event in NYC
Complimentary copies of all CCS Bard publications (average of 2-3 per year)
Leadership Council– $10,000
All benefits of the Curator’s Council plus:
Recognition on the CCS Bard donor wall
Four additional tickets (total of six) to the spring CCS Bard Awards Gala
Opportunity to travel with fellow Leadership Council Members and CCS Bard Board of Governors on a national or international trip each year