Membership

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.