Give the gift of membership to a friend or relative. Blanton membership is a unique and thoughtful gift that allows the recipient to enjoy a year's worth of art, cultural programs, and exclusive member events. The Blanton will notify the recipient of your gift with a welcome letter and membership package through the mail. Choose the membership level according to what your friend or family member will enjoy.
Basic benefits of a gift membership include:
- FREE museum admission for one year
- Invitations to Members–only tours and sneak previews
- Discounts for classes and special events including B scene
- 10% discount at the museum shop
- 10% discount at the Blanton Café
- Free subscription to the Blanton member magazine Articulate
- Art Escapes—travel opportunities to an array of exciting locales
- Discounted tickets to the Art City Austin
- Reciprocal membership privileges at university museums nationwide (pdf – download adobe reader.)
- New Benefit! Discounted subscription (only $20) to Art Lies, a quarterly contemporary arts magazine published in Texas. Contact Art Lies directly at info@artlies.org to subscribe.
You can also purchase a gift membership in the Director's Circle or ArtBUFFs (Blanton Under Forty Friends) and your friend or relative will receive special additional benefits.
Purchasing a gift membership is easy! Just call the Membership Hotline (Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM until 4:30 PM) at (512) 471–9880, or buy a gift membership online. Please allow five business days to process. Gift memberships may also be purchased at the museum's Visitor Services desk or Museum Shop.