Patron Memberships

Enrich your member experience while providing significant support to help further our mission of connecting people with art and inspiring new ways of thinking.

Patron Members at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia enjoy access to exclusive events and art experiences with artists, curators, community leaders, and collectors. 

 

Artist Emily Vey Duke speaks with a Patron during the member's opening of The Illuminations Project.

Core Benefits

  • Benefits of Regular Membership, plus:
  • Dual Membership* or Member + Guest Card
  • Opportunity to bring a guest with each visit
  • Access to a unique series of Patron programming. Engaged Patrons can look forward to ART+IDEAS - inspiring after-hours talks that offer insight into the art world. Join at the Contributing Patron level and higher to gain access to IN SITU - visits with artists in their studios.
  • 15% discount at the Gallery Shop
  • Extended art rental privileges with Teichert Gallery
  • Reciprocal admission to select Canadian art museums and to the Art Gallery of Ontario
  • Access to over 1,300 museums through NARM & ROAM
  • Recognition in the Annual Report for the donation portion of your membership
  • A charitable tax receipt will be issued for the maximum allowable portion according to CRA guidelines

*Family membership can be arranged upon request. Tax receipts will be adjusted accordingly.

Engaged $250

Core Benefits, plus

  • Invitation to two ART+IDEAS events 
  • Maximum tax receipt: $100
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Contributing $500

Core Benefits, plus

  • Free admission for up to two guests per visit
  • Invitation to two ART+IDEAS events and one IN SITU event
  • Maximum tax receipt: $325
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Sustaining $1,000

Contributing Benefits, plus

  • Free admission for up to four guests per visit
  • Invitation to two ART+IDEAS events and two IN SITU events
  • Maximum tax receipt: $800
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Visionary $2,500

Sustaining Benefits, plus

  • Private curatorial tour along with up to six guests
  • Invitation to two ART+IDEAS events and three IN SITU events
  • Name listed on annual supporter wall in the Lobby
  • Maximum tax receipt: $2,275
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Leading $5,000

Visionary Benefits, plus

  • Opportunity to be recognized as an exhibition or program supporter (where applicable)
  • Maximum tax receipt: $4,750
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