MoMA PS1’s Patron Programs enable our most dedicated individuals to amplify their impact, contribute to PS1’s mission, and experience intimate, exclusive events. Patrons enjoy access to the PS1 Director and senior staff, top collectors and cultural luminaries, and the artists who make PS1 a world-renowned site of experimentation.
Court Square Circle
$750 annually
Gift is fully tax deductible to the extent permitted by law
Designed specifically for MoMA PS1’s most dedicated neighbors, the Court Square Circle brings hyper-local supporters behind the scenes of New York’s most creative ecosystem. Court Square Circle members are embedded into the local layers of PS1’s program, as well as the Queens creative community that pushes the New York City art scene forward. Members and a guest receive early access to all PS1 ticketed events, including our Annual Gala After Party and Nights at the Museum, and complimentary access to the Warm Up music series, curator-led exhibition tours and intimate events with cultural organizations around Queens and Long Island City. This community fosters connections with today’s top artists and engages in programming throughout the museum and the cultural landscape, embedding themselves into the flourishing contemporary art scene in Queens.
Court Square Circle members predominantly work or reside in Queens and the Bushwick, Greenpoint, or Williamsburg neighborhoods of Brooklyn (ZIP codes 11206, 11222, 11211).
Join the Court Square Circle or email Teresa Lillis, Manager of Individual Giving, at teresa_lillis@moma.org for more information.
Friends of MoMA PS1
$2,500 annually
$2,368 tax deductible to the extent permitted by law
Friends of MoMA PS1 are vital members of the PS1 community. Comprised of a passionate network of Queens and New York City cultural advocates, Friends unlock exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to PS1 and the local arts community in addition to the New York City creative environment at large.
Friends and their guests are invited to experiences that include intimate artist studio visits and private events with cultural organizations in New York City and beyond. By joining the Friends of MoMA PS1, you propel the artistic-centric, neighborhood-driven work at the heart of the organization while engaging with the stimulating cultural scenes of New York City.
Join Friends of MoMA PS1 or email Teresa Lillis, Manager of Individual Giving, at teresa_lillis@moma.org for more information.
Greater New Yorkers
$10,000 annually
$5,000 discount to GNYers 40s and younger
$9,750/$4,750 tax deductible to the extent permitted by law
Greater New Yorkers are a community of forward-thinking collectors, philanthropists, and art enthusiasts dedicated to supporting MoMA PS1’s artist-centered vision locally, nationally, and globally. The group’s mission is twofold: to be leaders in a dynamic, intergenerational cohort who are eager to exchange ideas around creative practices, and to provide a critical foundation of funding for PS1’s multidisciplinary, experimental programs.
As integral members of the PS1 family, Greater New Yorkers are invited to a robust calendar of bespoke experiences that immerse members in the organization’s program, focusing on the people and places that propel the art scene forward across New York City and beyond. Events include intimate studio visits, behind-the-scenes tours of exhibitions under installation, moments for connection at international art fairs, and more. At its core, the group welcomes members who think outside the box, fuel creative change, and commit to helping PS1 share artists’ critical perspectives with the world.
Membership is invite-only. For more information on joining the Greater New Yorkers email Teresa Lillis, Manager of Individual Giving, at teresa_lillis@moma.org.
Vision Fund
The Vision Fund brings together a distinguished group of philanthropists who are dedicated to shaping the future of the institution by investing in new commissions and programming. This evolving network of national and international supporters are in close dialogue with the MoMA PS1 Director through annual convenings and bespoke events hosted by the Director, Director of Curatorial Affairs, and PS1’s dedicated Board. Members receive invitations to all major openings at PS1 and can arrange private tours and before- or after-hours visits at their convenience.
Vision Fund supporters make annual contributions starting at $25,000 toward a designated fund designed to sustain PS1’s experimental and artist-centric curatorial ethos.
For more information on joining the Vision Fund, email Daniel Schaeffer, Director of Development, at daniel_schaeffer@moma.org.
