Membership

Join a Community of People who Share a Passion for Contemporary Art

Membership offers you an exclusive opportunity to become a part of 1708 Gallery and support one of the oldest artist-run non-profit spaces in the U.S. It is one of the most important ways you can support 1708 Gallery and our mission to present exceptional new art.

Membership Levels

Individual

$50 (Seniors, Students, Educators, or Artists: $35, Couples: $85)

100% tax deductible

  • invitations to exhibition openings
  • recognition on 1708 Gallery's website
  • $15 discount on one class at the VMFA Studio School
  • 10% discount at QUIRK
  • 15% discount on framing at Corporate & Museum Frame

Friends

$100

100% tax deductible

  • all the benefits of Individual Membership, plus
  • invitations to exhibition previews
  • advance notice of tickets to special events

Contemporaries

$250

$20 is not tax deductible

  • all the benefits of Friends Membership, plus
  • 10% discount on facility rental fees
  • invitation for two to a tour of a local private art collection

Patrons

$500

$265 is not tax deductible

  • invitations to exhibition openings
  • recognition on 1708 Gallery's website
  • $15 discount on one class at the VMFA Studio School
  • 10% discount at QUIRK
  • 15% discount on framing at Corporate & Museum Frame

Champions

$1,000

$265 is not tax deductible

  • all the benefits of Patrons Membership, plus
  • 7% discount on art purchases at 1708 Gallery (excluding sales at Auctions)
  • 50% discount on facility rental fees
  • one-time complimentary 12-month Individual membership
  • two complimentary tickets to the Annual Art Auction

Sustainers

$2,500

$265 is not tax deductible

  • all the benefits of Champions Membership, plus
  • 10% discount on art purchases at 1708 Gallery (excluding sales at Auctions)
  • one free facility rental during current membership year
  • four complimentary tickets to the Annual Art Auction

How to become a member

Online Registration through PayPal

Membership Levels
New or Renewing Member

Print-and-Mail form

Download the PDF form and mail the completed form to the following address:

1708 Gallery
PO Box 12520
Richmond, VA 23241

Matching gifts

Double or even triple the impact of your donation by participating in your employer’s matching gift program. Many employers will match your charitable contribution with an equal or higher amount if you, or your spouse, are an employee, retiree, or board member of a company.

Simply request a Matching Gift Form from your Community Relations or Human Resources Department and send it to us at the address below. We thank you in advance for taking this extra step to help 1708 Gallery.

Please send Matching Gift & Membership forms to:
1708 Gallery
PO Box 12520
Richmond, VA 23241
Fax: 804-643-7839

Current Members