The Columbia Museum of Art offers membership in the following affiliate groups, in addition to Museum membership.
Learn from a supportive community of artists.
Learn about art, the art world, and collecting.
Participation in Collectors Circle is your chance to play a critical role in the growth and enhancement of the Museum's collection in an entertaining way. Each year members of the Collectors Circle have the opportunity to participate in curator-led trips to museums, galleries, auctions, dealers and art fairs to learn about art, the art world, and collecting.
Members work with the curators to identify objects to be considered for purchase that will be added to the Museum's collection. Collectors Circle members vote for acquisitions to be funded through their membership dues at an annual cocktail reception, and works are chosen by the Museum's curators. Lively discussion and competition ensue as curators and members make their case for their favorites!
Annual dues for membership in Collectors Circle are $1,000 and membership is open to Premier Society members only.
Promoting passion for design excellence and understanding of design’s broad impact on our community.
Encouraging both the young and young-at-heart to become involved in a myriad of the museum's cultural activities.
Instilling and supporting a lifelong appreciation of art.
Increasing the education, appreciation and exposure of African American art and culture
