We are only as strong as our membership – our members are an essential part of who we are.
Becoming a KWAG member helps the Gallery continue to provide inspiring encounters with art to everyone in our community. For as little as $50 annually, you can support the future of art in Kitchener-Waterloo region.
Memberships can be paid as monthly installments by credit card or direct bank withdrawal – or paid in full lump sums. A tax receipt will be issued for the amount of your donation.
To learn more about membership benefits, please contact our Development Coordinator, Cera Frederiksen, at cfrederiksen@kwag.on.ca.
Membership Levels of Support:
- Friend of KWAG - $50 to $249
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The Friends of the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery are a core group of dedicated donors whose support allows us to cultivate meaningful engagement with art. They represent a diverse community of supporters who make a difference by supporting one Canada’s leading contemporary art museums making art accessible to all.
Annual Benefits:
- 12 months of access to unique Gallery programming and special events
- Free admission at Ontario Association of Art Galleries (OAAG) member galleries
- Subscription to KWAG e-newsletter updates
- 10% discount at Curry’s Artists’ Materials
- Invitation to Members-only exhibition receptions
- Tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount of your donation
- Recognition on our Donor Wall
- Partner Club - $250 to $999
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Our Partner Club welcomes up to two named individuals who are deeply committed to the stewardship of our Permanent Collection, which now numbers over 4,300 pieces encompassing a variety of media and subjects, historical and contemporary.
The Permanent Collection is held in trust for the people of Waterloo region and Canada. Its growth and care is a key component of the Gallery's artistic leadership.
Annual Benefits:
- All Friend of KWAG benefits listed above
- Two exclusive events that focus on the Permanent Collection, including one that focuses on new acquisitions
- Annual print reproduction of a work from the Permanent Collection
- Members-only Vault Tour of the Permanent Collection (up to 2 people annually)
- Seasonal print newsletter mailed to your door
- Recognition in our Annual Report and print newsletters
- Curator’s Circle - $1,000 to $2,999
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Curator Circle members are at the center of an engaging group of art enthusiasts and supporters who immerse themselves in today’s global art scene while experiencing an insider’s view of the Gallery. The Curator's Circle fosters unique exhibitions and furthers the curatorial goals of the Gallery.
From our start in a bicycle shed to our current place to Centre in the Square, and presence on the national and international stage, Curator's Circle Members can be proud of the contribution they make to the dreams and aspirations of the Gallery.
Annual Benefits:
- All Friend of KWAG benefits listed above
- Invitation to two exclusive Members events
- Members-only Vault Tour of the Permanent Collection (up to 2 people annually)
- Seasonal print newsletter mailed to your door
- Recognition in our Annual Report and print newsletters
- One complementary KWAG publication
- Gallery Circle - $3,000 to $4,999
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Gallery Circle supporters are art lovers and community leaders who recognize the contribution that the arts make, both economically and creatively, to the life of a community. If you want a behind-the-scenes experience of getting to know the Gallery, the staff, and the artists whose work we exhibit, then you will love joining the Gallery Circle.
From vault tours to artist talks and excursions, Gallery Circle donors can participate in a wide variety of activities and learning opportunities that support their love of art and the Gallery.
Annual Benefits:
- All Friend of KWAG benefits listed above
- Two off-site Gallery and Studio visits guided by Executive Director
- Members-only Vault Tour of the Permanent Collection (up to 4 people annually)
- Seasonal print newsletter mailed to your door
- Recognition in our Annual Report and print newsletters
- One complementary KWAG publication
- One complementary Friend of KWAG membership to gift to someone special
- Director’s Circle - $5,000+
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The steadfast generosity of Director’s Circle members represents the Gallery’s most vital source of philanthropic support, guaranteeing the continued success of the institution’s artistic and educational endeavors.
Director's Circle supporters understand the need for long-term, consistent funding and are vital to the Gallery's mandate of inspiring creativity and appreciation for the visual arts.
Annual Benefits:
- All Friend of KWAG benefits listed above
- Invitation to two exclusive Director’s Circle events, plus two Curator’s Circle events
- Members-only Vault Tour of the Permanent Collection (up to 6 people annually)
- Seasonal print newsletter mailed to your door
- Recognition in our Annual Report and print newsletters
- Two complementary KWAG publications
- One complementary Friend of KWAG membership to gift to someone special
- 20% discount on Community Access Space rental fee for a meeting or private event (additional staffing and hospitality extra)
