Supporter Benefits

CURATORS' CIRCLE

BENEFITS

Curators' Circle Members receive:

  • Free unlimited admission to the museum for two cardholders and four guests

  • Invitations to Curators’ Circle events featuring talks by curators, artists and cultural luminaries

  • Recognition in the AGO Annual Report and on the Annual Donor Wall

  • Charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount per Canada Revenue Agency guidelines

  • Reciprocal admission to select art museums across North America

  • Discounts on AGO learning programs, art classes, and camps

  • Use of the Norma Ridley Members’ Lounge

  • Complimentary coat check and audio guides (when available)

  • Shop and dine at a 10% discount at all AGO outlets

  • Free shipping on purchases over $50 at shopAGO

  • Subscription to AGO Insider, the AGO weekly e-newsletter

  • Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting

CURATORS' CIRCLE LEVELS

PATRONS' LEVEL ($2,500 – $4,999)

A Patrons' Level member receives all of the core Curators' Level benefits. 

DIRECTOR'S LEVEL ($5,000 - $9,999)

Members of the Director's Level receive all Patrons' Level membership privileges, plus:

  • Invitations to intimate tours and receptions with curators and other AGO leaders

PRESIDENT'S LEVEL ($10,000 - $14,999)

Members of the President's Level receive all Director's Level membership privileges, plus:

  • Invitation to an exclusive behind-the-scenes event

CHAIR'S LEVEL ($15,000 - $24,999)

Members of the Chair's Level receive all President's Level membership privileges, plus:

BENEFACTORS' LEVEL ($25,000+)

Members of the Benefactors' Level receive all Chair's Level membership privileges, plus:

AGO NEXT

BENEFITS

AGO Next Members receive:

  • Free unlimited admission to the museum and for one guest per cardholder. Those with an Individual with Hosting Privileges membership can bring up to three guests to the museum.
     
  • Invitations to exclusive AGO Next events such as art-making, guided tours and talks by artists and AGO curators. Those with an Individual with Hosting Privileges membership are permitted to bring one guest to AGO Next events.
     
  • Charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount per Canada Revenue Agency guidelines
     
  • Reciprocal admission to select art museums across North America
     
  • Discounts on AGO learning programs, art classes, and camps
     
  • Use of the Norma Ridley Members' Lounge
     
  • Shop and dine at a 10% discount at all AGO outlets
     
  • Free shipping on purchases over $50 at shopAGO
     
  • Complimentary coat check and audio guides (when available)
     
  • Free subscription to the AGO Members magazine and subscription to our e-newsletters
     
  • Access to Member Moments like early Member Access, Member Night, and more
     
  • Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting

*Note: AGO Next is an annual donation program. If giving in monthly installments, a full year commitment is required.

AGO NEXT LEVELS

INDIVIDUAL ($600)

All the benefits of an AGO Next membership for one adult under 40.

Payment option of monthly installments is available. Please email [email protected] for more information.

INDIVIDUAL + HOSTING PRIVILEGES ($1000)

Join our Individual + Hosting Privileges Membership and bring a friend, family member or date to AGO Next events.

Payment option of monthly installments is available. Please email [email protected] for more information.

DUAL ($1000)

Join with a friend, colleague or partner to take advantage of our Dual membership rate.

Payment option of monthly installments is available. Please email [email protected] for more information.

PERMANENT MEMBERSHIP

BENEFITS

  • Free unlimited admission to the AGO Collection and all special exhibitions for two cardholders.

  • 10% discount in AGO Bistro, caféAGO, the Espresso Bar and shopAGO, and additional seasonal offers

  • Discounts on AGO education programs, including camps, classes and talks, PLUS priority booking

  • Subscription to AGO Insider, the AGO Members’ e-newsletter

  • Invitations to exhibition previews and special events (as applicable)

  • Free coat check

  • Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting

  • Membership cards for free unlimited admission to the AGO Collection and all exhibitions for the two named cardholders.

  • Two adult guests per membership, per visit (plus up to 5 children and free coat check for guests)

  • Reciprocal admission to over 60 selected North American art museums.

  • Free audio guides, when available

  • Income tax receipt for maximum allowable amount

  • Recognition in the AGO Year in Review and on the Annual Donor Wall

ARTIST LIFE MEMBERSHIP

BENEFITS

  • Free unlimited admission to the AGO Collection and all special exhibitions for one cardholder.

  • 10% discount in AGO Bistro, caféAGO, the Espresso Bar and shopAGO, and additional seasonal offers

  • Discounts on AGO education programs, including camps, classes and talks, PLUS priority booking

  • Subscription to AGO Insider, the AGO Members’ e-newsletter

  • Invitations to exhibition previews and special events (as applicable)

  • Free coat check

  • Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting

  • Membership card for free unlimited admission to the AGO Collection and all exhibitions for the one named cardholder.

  • Two adult guests per membership, per visit (plus up to 5 children and free coat check for guests)

  • Reciprocal admission to over 60 selected North American art museums.

  • Free audio guides, when available

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

CORE BENEFITS

  • Shop and dine at a 10% discount at all AGO outlets

  • Free shipping on purchases over $50 at shopAGO

  • Complimentary coat check

  • Exclusive Members-Only access to the Norma Ridley Members’ Lounge

  • A complimentary fourth month of art rental from Art Rental + Sales Gallery when renting for 3 consecutive months

  • Invitations to exhibition previews, special events and the annual Corporate Members’ recognition event

  • Discounts on most education programs

  • Subscription to the AGO Members magazine and subscription to our e-newsletters

  • Reciprocal membership to other leading North American art galleries and museums

  • Recognition on the Corporate Members’ page at AGO.ca

  • Corporate Members’ Certificate or poster acknowledging support

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

EMERGING LEADER: $750 - $1,499

(exclusive to companies with 50 or fewer employees)

Members receive the core benefits, plus:

  • 2 corporate membership cards (total): each admits 2 visitors per card and includes free admission to the Gallery (including most special exhibitions)

  • 10 tickets to the AGO

CORPORATE FRIEND: $1,500 – $4,999

Members receive all Emerging Leader level privileges, plus:

  • Discount offer on AGO tickets year-round (online purchase only) as a benefit to extend to employees

  • One customized art tour for up to 15 people during Gallery hours or one Virtual Art Talk for up to 15 people

In-Gallery opportunities are subject to capacity limitations, policies, and protocols in accordance with public health and safety.

CORPORATE ADVOCATE: $5,000 – $9,999

Members receive all Corporate Friend level privileges, plus:

  • 4 corporate membership cards (total): each admits 2 visitors per card and includes free admission to the Gallery (including most special exhibitions)

  • 25 tickets to the AGO

  • One customized art tour or interactive experience for up to 25 people during Gallery hours or one Virtual Art Talk for up to 15 people

  • One complimentary venue rental of AGO Bistro’s private dining room*

  • Discount on booking fee of a seminar room in the Weston Family Learning Centre**

  • Discount on Individual or Family/Dual AGO memberships when purchasing 5 or more

  • Recognition in the AGO’s Annual Report and on Annual Donor Wall

* Minimum spend may be required; subject to availability; blackout dates may occur.

** One per term of membership. Corporate members may incur costs for event or venue cancellations. Please see AGO cancellation policy for more information. Benefits not used within the membership term cannot be carried over to the next membership term. Subject to availability.

In-Gallery opportunities are subject to capacity limitations, policies, and protocols in accordance with public health and safety.

CORPORATE BENEFACTOR: $10,000 – $14,999

Members receive all Corporate Advocate level privileges, plus:

  • 8 corporate membership cards (total): each admits 2 visitors per card and includes free admission to the Gallery (including most special exhibitions)

  • 50 tickets to the AGO

  • Honorary Curators’ Circle membership (the highest category of Individual membership) for a senior executive of your organization

  • Access to curatorial expertise for private event

  • One client event for 15–20 people when Gallery is closed to the public (includes a private tour, security, food and beverage package as provided)*

  • Logo recognition on the Corporate Members’ page on AGO.ca

* One per term of membership. Corporate members may incur costs for event or venue cancellations. Please see AGO cancellation policy for more information. Benefits not used within the membership term cannot be carried over to the next membership term. Subject to availability.

In-Gallery opportunities are subject to capacity limitations, policies, and protocols in accordance with public health and safety.

CORPORATE LEADER: $15,000 – $24,999

Members receive all Corporate Benefactor level privileges, plus:

  • 10 corporate membership cards (total): each admits 2 visitors per card and includes free admission to the Gallery (including most special exhibitions)

  • 100 tickets to the AGO with complimentary coat check

  • Logo recognition on flat screens located in high-profile areas of the AGO

  • Annual Employee Day / Corporate Family Day^

  • One complimentary venue rental of an AGO event space (Baillie Court) or one customized virtual event*

  • Invitation to behind-the-scenes event at the AGO

^ Includes: coat check, security and education officers for a maximum of 150 people and discount on permanent collection tickets. Incremental charges may apply e.g. food and beverage packages.

*One per term of membership. Corporate members may incur costs for event or venue cancellations. Please see AGO cancellation policy for more information. Benefits not used within the membership term cannot be carried over to the next membership term. Subject to availability.

In-Gallery opportunities are subject to capacity limitations, policies, and protocols in accordance with public health and safety.

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