Members Ensure the Ongoing Success of Bard Graduate Center


As a lover of objects and an appreciator of all Bard Graduate Center has to offer, you are invited to join the Members Circle. Members enjoy a range of benefits, including priority access and free tickets to exhibitions and events, invitations to exhibition openings and members-only evenings, and discounts on publications and merchandise. For specific details of all member benefits, see the Members Circle tab below. Your support will strengthen our programs and ensure our ongoing success.


Membership Circle

Membership Levels and Benefits

$75 Level

Basic Member Benefits:

  • Unlimited free admission for you and a guest to the BGC Gallery
  • Invitation to Community Openings and member receptions
  • Advance announcements and/or discounts for select programs and gallery talks
  • 10% discount on gift items and books
  • Special discounts and promotions throughout the year
  • Recognition in the Year in Review

Basic Membership fee is fully tax-deductible


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$250 Level

All Basic Member Benefits plus the following:

  • Special membership gift
  • Two issues of West 86th, BGC’s journal of decorative arts

The value of benefits at the $250 level is $50


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$500 Level

All Basic Member Benefits plus the following:

  • Special membership gift and a current Focus Project catalog
  • Two issues of West 86th, BGC’s journal of decorative arts

The value of benefits at the $500 level is $80


Join at Member level.

$1,000 Level

All Basic Member Benefits plus the following:

  • Special membership gift and a current exhibition catalog of your choice
  • Two issues of West 86th, BGC’s journal of decorative arts
  • Invitation to VIP receptions

The value of benefits at the $1,000 level is $125


Join at Member level.

If you should have further queries, please feel free to call 212.501.3071 or email us at [email protected]