Young Philanthropists’ Circle

Meet other young professionals who share your love of culture and want to become philanthropists. In being part of the YPC, you’ll get to attend highly coveted Unplugged Events for the MMFA’S major exhibitions and take part in a variety of cutting-edge, exclusive art functions, like the Art Chats and the vernissages of contemporary art exhibitions.

As a gesture of appreciation for the YPC patrons’ support of contemporary art, the MMFA Foundation offers them the following donor appreciation program:²

Donor appreciation program

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  Personal invitations to exclusive events, like our lively Unplugged soirees and educational Art Chats series
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  Personal invitations to the vernissages of the Museum’s contemporary art exhibitions
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  Free admission to over 100 North American member institutions of the Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program (MARP) and the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)
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  Mention of the donor’s name on the Museum’s website³

In addition, donors are entitled to all the perks that are offered to MMFA Members:⁴

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  Free, unlimited and priority access to all the Museum’s exhibitions and collections
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  Membership card issued in the donor’s name (principal cardholder)
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  Access to the M Webzine, the Museum’s digital magazine
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  Special access to the Jarislowsky Fraser Members Lounge, with private cloakroom
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  Invitations to events reserved for Members and exclusive guided tours of the collections and exhibitions
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  Discounts on services offered by the Museum and a number of cultural partners

¹ A tax receipt will be issued for the eligible amount in the name of the donating individual or organization. An amount of $35 (for ages 30 years and under) or $90 (for ages 31 to 39) is attributed to an MMFA membership and subtracted from the donation amount.
² The donor appreciation program is valid for one year as of the date of the donation and is subject to change without notice.
³ With the exception of donors who wish to remain anonymous.
⁴ Includes benefits associated with an Avant-garde membership package (valued at $35) for ages 30 and under, or of a Solo package (valued at $90) for ages 31 to 40.

Circle membership cards are issued in the name of the donating member and cannot be used by a third party.