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Friends of Calder Gardens

The Friends of Calder Gardens brings together arts patrons, horticulture enthusiasts, and philanthropists from around the globe eager to engage with Calder Gardens and its programming on a deeper level. Your support includes invitations to exclusive social events, special access to programming, and travel opportunities that connect the artist’s legacy of innovation to contemporary art. Annual donations from the Friends of Calder Gardens provide invaluable support for the vision, programming, and operations of Calder Gardens.

Friend of Calder Gardens

$10,000

For an annual gift of $10,000, the Friends of Calder Gardens enjoy the following privileges:

  • Unlimited free admission to Calder Gardens and the Barnes Foundation for household members and guests
  • Exclusive access to the Calder Gardens and Barnes campuses during members-only hours
  • Complimentary tickets to Calder Gardens gallery talks, performances, lectures, screenings, readings, and mindfulness practices
  • 20% discount in the Calder Gardens Shop and Barnes Shop
  • Invitation to annual Friends of Calder Gardens lunch hosted by the Marsha Perelman Senior Director of Programs
  • Annual day trip hosted by Calder's grandson, Alexander S. C. Rower, for a tour of the private Calder Foundation offices or another Calder exhibition
  • Seasonal private horticulture tours with the head gardener
  • Opportunity to host a small private event or meeting in the Calder Gardens reception room
  • All benefits of a Barnes Circle Member (valued at $1,500)
  • Acknowledgment in the Annual Report

(All but $953 is tax-deductible.)

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International Friend

$25,000

For an annual gift of $25,000, the International Friends enjoy the privileges of the Friends of Calder Gardens level, plus:

  • Special access to and receptions with artists and performers (when applicable)
  • Annual day trip to Roxbury, CT, for a tour of the private Calder property with Calder's grandson, Alexander S. C. Rower (transportation provided from New York City and Philadelphia)
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and experiences with the Marsha Perelman Senior Director of Programs and other senior leadership
  • Personalized after-hours tour of Calder Gardens for you and your guests
  • Invitations to select global Calder exhibition openings

(All but $1,243 is tax-deductible.)

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