MEMBERSHIP LEVELS + BENEFITS
Members experience the best of MOCAD through exclusive privileges such as museum and affiliate discounts, free admission to select public programs, invitations to special events, and donor recognition. Your annual membership enables us to offer free admission to all visitors and makes our exciting programming possible. Memberships at the Individual level through Advocate are offered at a 10% discount when auto-renew is selected. Your MOCAD membership card will be mailed to you within 2-4 weeks of purchase. Replacement cards can be obtained in person or by mail for a $5 processing fee.
STUDENT+SENIOR
$25 (100% tax deductible)
WRITER+ARTIST+TEACHER
$35 (100% tax deductible)
INDIVIDUAL
$50 (100% tax deductible)
- Invitation to exclusive member preview hour for exhibition openings and a program guide delivered to your home, plus:
- Personalized MOCAD membership card
- 10% discount on all items in the MOCAD store
- 10% discount at Café 78
- Double Discount Weekend (20% off MOCAD store items) during the first week in December
- Free admission to select public programs
DUAL+FAMILY
$90 (100% tax deductible)
All benefits of previous levels, plus:
- Applies to two individuals + children under the age of 18.
- Additional membership cards available upon request.
NEW WAVE
$100 ($90 tax deductible)
New Wave is MOCAD’s Contemporary Professionals Group
New Wave membership is dedicated to furthering MOCAD’s mission by engaging contemporary professionals and art enthusiasts, actively contributing to increasing public awareness of MOCAD and promoting contemporary art in our community.
All benefits of FAMILY + DUAL, plus:
- Access to reciprocal benefit programs (Mod/Co, ROAM, and NARM) that provide free admission, store discounts, and other benefits at over 300 participating museums nationwide
- Private tour of artist studios, galleries, and project spaces
- Opportunities to get involved through planning committees for events and programs
SUPPORTER
$250 ($225 tax deductible)
All benefits of previous levels, plus:
- Access to reciprocal benefit programs (Mod/Co, ROAM, and NARM) that provide free admission, store discounts, and other benefits at over 300 participating museums nationwide
- Invitations to special museum events and previews
- Reserved seating at public programs (reservations must be made in advance)
MOCAD’S Membership Manager and visitors during a Members Only exhibition preview of Tal R: this is not Detroit, 2018, Photo: Trista Dymond
ADVOCATE
$500 ($450 tax deductible)
All benefits of previous levels, plus:
- Includes a private exhibition tour led by a staff member from MOCAD’s Department of Education, Public Engagement or Curatorial
- Includes an invitation to an exclusive public program only for MOCAD members during each exhibition season
COLLECTORS CIRCLE
$1,000 ($750 tax deductible)
Collectors Circle aligns emerging and established collectors and patrons with MOCAD’s mission of cultivating, supporting, and advancing new voices in contemporary art.
All benefits of ADVOCATE, plus:
- Invitations to exhibition previews, artist dinners, special events and programming
- Invitations to national and international art fairs
- Early preview and advance tickets and table sales to MOCAD’s Annual Gala and Art Auction
PATRON
$2,500 ($2350 tax deductible)
All benefits of previous levels, plus:
- Recognition on the Museum’s donor wall
- Invitation to an annual membership appreciation dinner
INNOVATOR
$5,000 ($4,750 tax deductible)
All benefits of previous levels, plus
- Includes a private breakfast with MOCAD’s Executive Director
BENEFACTOR
$10,000 ($9,500 tax deductible)
All benefits of previous levels, plus
- Invitation to private artist dinners
Become a MOCAD Member
DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARDS
How do I add the membership card to my iPhone?
Access the email from your smartphone and click the “Download” button, then click “Add to Wallet” and “Add.” The card will automatically go to your iPhone’s Apple Wallet. It can be accessed in Wallet at any time.
How do I add the membership card to my Android phone?
Android users need to download Wallet Passes from Google Play. After you have the app, access the email from your smartphone and click “Download” in the membership email, and the card will automatically go to your Wallet Passes app, where it can be accessed at any time.
I’d prefer not to use this digital membership card, what should I do?
Please contact membership@mocadetroit.org or (313)832-6622 and request a physical card.
I don’t have a mobile phone, what can I do?
Please contact membership@mocadetroit.org or (313)832-6622 and request a physical card.
I have a question about my membership benefits.
Please contact membership@mocadetroit.org or (313)832-6622 with any questions about membership level and benefits.
My name is spelled wrong/membership level is incorrect.
Please contact membership@mocadetroit.org or (313)832-6622 with any questions about changes to membership levels or member name(s).
My family member is on this membership account also, how can she/he receive the card?
Navigate to the back of the card (click the small “i” on the front) and use the “Share Pass” button to send the card to your secondary member. For iPhone users, you will find the share icon at the top right of the Digital Card.
I downloaded my card but I can’t find it.
If you have an iPhone, the card will automatically download to Apple Wallet. Check the app for your new card (scroll through any cards that are already there–it may be hiding!). If you have an Android, you’ll need to download Wallet Passes from the Play Store prior to downloading the card.
