Corporate Support
Corporate Membership
Becoming a corporate member at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is more than philanthropy; it’s a strategic investment.
Membership is a powerful tool that enables you to do the following:
Distinguish your brand in an evolving marketplace.
Connect with the museum’s patrons.
Attract talented employees and cultivate creative leadership.
Host private events at the museum and build client relationships.
Find the membership level that meets your company’s objectives by reviewing the options below. Contact corporate@vmfa.museum with questions about benefits.
Corporate Membership Levels
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Corporate Patrons Society
$1,000
A Year of Access to VMFA. One executive membership card providing the following:
Free admission to ticketed exhibitions for two guests
Free parking in the VMFA Deck during museum hours and events
10% discount in VMFA Shop, Best Café, and Amuse Restaurant
Discounts on adult programs (excluding classes)
Subscription to VMFA, the museum’s elegant magazine
Public Recognition
Company listing in annual Honor Roll of Contributors
Connect with VMFA Patrons
Two tickets to opening receptions for major exhibitions
Tickets to VMFA Circle Lecture Series and Curator’s Choice programs—evening events highlighting different areas of the museum’s collection
Invitation to the annual Executive Summit
Entertaining Opportunities
25 VIP Exhibition Passes—no reservations, no lines
Private tour of an exhibition or collection area for up to 10 guests
Significant discounts on rental fees for VMFA facilities
Employee Benefits
25 Member-for-a-Day Passes—free access to ticketed exhibitions; free parking; discounts in VMFA Shop, Best Café, Floris, and Amuse Restaurant
Tax Deductibility: $850
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Corporate Fellows Society
$2,500
All benefits of the Corporate Patrons Society, plus the following:
Access to the museum’s concierge service
Two additional tickets to opening receptions for major exhibitions (four tickets total)
Tickets to exclusive Fellows Programs
25 additional VIP Exhibition Passes (50 total)
25 additional Member-for-a-Day Passes (50 total)
Tax Deductibility: $2,250
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Corporate Fabergé Society
$5,000
All benefits of the Corporate Fellows Society, plus the following:
Company listing on annual Donor Wall in Atrium
Two additional tickets to opening receptions for major exhibitions (six tickets total)
Tickets to two additional exhibition openings
25 additional VIP Exhibition Passes (75 total)
Curator-led private tour of an exhibition or collection area for up to 10 guests
One complimentary rental of VMFA’s Claiborne Robertson Room or equivalent space
25 additional Member-for-a-Day Passes (75 total)
Membership discounts for associates ($5 off individual; $10 off Dual/Family)
Tax Deductibility: $4,750
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Corporate Founders Society
$10,000
All benefits of the Corporate Faberge Society, plus the following:
Two additional tickets to opening receptions for major exhibitions (eight tickets total)
Invitation to the annual Acquisitions Preview
25 additional VIP Exhibition Passes (100 total)
Behind-the-scenes tour for up to 10 guests
25 additional Member-for-a-Day Passes (100 total)
Company Day Sponsorship—recognition in the Cochrane Atrium and Best Café; shopping and dining discounts for employees
One complimentary Scavenger Hunt for up to 25 employees
Tax Deductibility: $9,750
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Corporate Commonwealth Society
$25,000
The Commonwealth Society celebrates VMFA’s most generous individual and institutional patrons. Corporate members of this elite group receive tailored sponsorship packages that include benefits of membership and special promotional opportunities.
For more information on the Commonwealth Society, contact Noora Dove, Corporate and Foundation Stewardship Coordinator, at 804.340.1469 or corporate@vmfa.museum.
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Supporting VMFA is an investment in the cultural vibrancy of the Richmond region and the Commonwealth. From high-profile special exhibitions and patron events to free family programs, VMFA’s menu of sponsorship opportunities provides a multitude of ways to connect with key audiences and fulfill your philanthropic and marketing goals.
VMFA offers a variety of sponsorship levels and benefits, including customized packages. At every level, corporate sponsorships deliver public recognition before the museum’s broad audience of arts and culture consumers as well as opportunities to entertain clients and connect with VMFA patrons.
Contact corporate@vmfa.museum to learn more about sponsorship opportunities at VMFA.
Annual Events
Each year VMFA hosts exclusive programs and special events for museum donors, members, and the Richmond community. Event sponsorships are an excellent entry point for companies interested in partnering with VMFA and building relationships with VMFA patrons and art collectors.
Special Exhibitions
VMFA’s portfolio of special exhibitions makes Richmond an international arts destination and drives attendance and membership at the museum. Every major exhibition generates a slate of public programs and educational opportunities as well as special offerings in the shop and restaurants. Exhibition sponsorships enable companies to promote their brand before a broad audience of arts enthusiasts and entertain clients at exhibition-related events.
Educational Programs
From teen leadership programs and Family Days celebrating world cultures to an Artmobile that brings exhibitions to every corner of the Commonwealth, VMFA is committed to making the arts accessible. Sponsorship of VMFA’s educational outreach helps ensure that local and statewide programs continue to be offered at little to no cost.
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