Become an MCASD Member TODAY for as little as $5 a month and fill your life with the most thought-provoking and boundary-pushing artworks of our time.
Members receive a full year of free, unlimited admission; invitaitons to exclusive, Members-only parties; discounts on tickets to MCASD events; free admission to many film screenings and lectures; and so much more.
During our La Jolla closure, Members at the e-Member level will also receive reciprocal Memberships at over 950 museums nationwide. For a full list of participating organizations, visit the NARM website here!
Would you like to give an MCASD Membership to a friend or loved one? Contact Senior Membership and Annual Giving Manager April Farrell at 858 454 3541 x162 or aefarrell@mcasd.org to make arrangements.
General Memberships
Click a membership level below to view its benefits.
E-Member $45
- One personalized membership card for 12 months of unlimited free admission
- Access to Members-only e-mail communications and a digital subscription to VIEW, our award winning newsletter
- Invitations to exclusive, Members-only parties
- Free or reduced admission to lectures, art talks, and more
- During our La Jolla Closure, Members at the e-Member level will receive reciprocal Memberships to over 950 museums nationwide. For a full list of participating organizations, visit the NARM website here!
Entirely tax-deductible
X Member $75
- Two personalized membership cards for 12 months of unlimited free admission
- Invitations to exclusive, Members-only parties
- Free or reduced admission to lectures, art talks, and more
- Free subscription to dwell magazine
- Special discounts on tickets for the Field Trip Program
- Subscription to MCASD’s award winning VIEW newsletter
- Free admission to all Family ArtLAB events
Entirely tax-deductible
Contributor $150
All benefits of X Membership, PLUS:
- Invitation to annual Russell Lecture and private reception
- Reciprocal Membership to more than 450 museums nationwide
- Four complimentary guest passes ($10 value each)
- Priority registration to Summer C.A.M.P.
Non-deductible portion: $20
Patron $300
All benefits of Contributor Membership, PLUS:
- Invitation to Annual Axline Lecture and private reception
- Published gift recognition in one issue of VIEW newsletter
Non-deductible portion: $45
Avant Garde $500
All benefits of an X Membership, PLUS:
- Invitation to the C.A.T. Series, exclusively for Avant Garde Members
- Invitations to our exclusive hosted Supporters’ Receptions
- Curator-let tours (by appointment)
$425 add-on for current MCASD Members ($225 tax-deductible)
$500 for new Members ($300 tax-deductible)
Supporter $600
All benefits of Patron Membership, PLUS:
- Invitations to our exclusive hosted Supporters’ Receptions
- Private Gallery Guide-led tours (by appointment)
- Guest privileges: each member can bring a guest on each visit
Non-deductible portion: $85
Donor Circle $1,500
All benefits of Supporter Membership, PLUS:
- Eight complimentary guest passes ($10 value each)
- Access to the exclusive Architecture + Design Series: Meet the New San Diego
- Private tour of MCASD exhibition led by curator (by appointment)
- Invitation to participate in our Upper Level Member Field Trip
- Annual published gift recognition in VIEW newsletter
Non-deductible portion: $100
Benefactor Circle $2,500
All benefits of Donor Circle Membership, PLUS
- Salon Night Cocktail Party with artists
- Domestic travel opportunity with a curator to an art fair
- Priority registration for MCASD Summer Camp
- Invitation to one Collectors Circle event
Non-deductible portion: $150\
Avant Garde Membership
MCASD’s Avant Garde group was created to provide a gathering place for the vibrant community of 30- to 40-something art enthusiasts and creative professionals to network with artists, curators, collectors, and their peers. Learn more.
X Set Membership
The X Set is MCASD’s newest FREE Membership level exclusively for 18 to 25-years-olds. Learn more.
Support Beyond Membership
Interested in taking your support to the next level? Learn about MCASD's Collectors Circle.
