Join the Contemporary Salon and enjoy behind-the-scenes access to the Blanton, as well as studios, galleries, and private collections and learn first-hand about contemporary art from artists, dealers, and scholars.
$2,500 – Contemporary Devotee
- Free admission for two guests with each visit to the Blanton
- One free exhibition catalogue or special publication per membership year (selected by the museum)
- Go behind-the-scenes with WorkSpace artists and Blanton curators
- Annual art acquisitions reception: an elegant evening that provides an insider's look at the collection and what the Blanton has acquired throughout the year
- Attend national and international “Curator for a Week” trips to view private collections and exhibitions with the Blanton's Latin American art curator and the Blanton's American and Contemporary art curator (additional program fee)
- New Benefit! Salon members automatically receive a free one–year subscription to Art Lies, a quarterly contemporary arts magazine published in Texas.
$5,000 – Contemporary Aficionado
All of the above, plus:
- Free copies of all contemporary publications and catalogues published throughout the year
- Complimentary parking for all of your visits to the Blanton
- One private tour for four with either the Blanton's Latin American art curator or American and Contemporary art curator
- Art Immersion Retreat – Join us for dinner and an engaging discussion focused on special issues in collecting. This annual retreat in the home of an important private collector will include a specially prepared reading list and an opportunity to meet and greet experts in a variety of fields.
$10,000 – Contemporary Connoisseur
All of the above, plus:
- One private tour for eight with either the Blanton's Latin American art curator or American and Contemporary art curator
- Enjoy a private wine reception or afternoon tea following your exclusive museum tour.
Contemporary Salon Members also receive the benefits of being a Patron Director's Circle member of the Blanton, including:
- FREE museum admission for one year
- 10% discount in museum shop
- Free subscription to Articulate member magazine
- Ten guest passes*
- Reciprocal membership at over 100 museums
- Invitation for two to all Director's Circle events
- Eight complimentary parking garage passes
*Guest passes for free general museum admission are not valid for special events.
Joining the Blanton is easy!
Just do one of the following:
- Go to our online store to purchase
- Call (512) 471-9880
- Print and fax this membership form to (512) 471-7023 (pdf – download adobe reader.)
- Visit the museum's Visitor Services desk or call (512) 232-1988
- Print and mail this form to:
Membership Office
The University of Texas at Austin
Blanton Museum of Art
1 University Station D1303
Austin, Texas 78712
