Patron Circle

2024 PATRON CIRCLE + CURATOR EVENT CALENDAR

Patron Circle is an active group of philanthropists devoted to supporting the Speed’s mission to “invite everyone to celebrate art, forever.”

Patron Circle members are critical members of the Speed family and their memberships help us:

• Keep Owsley Sundays free for all

• Present groundbreaking exhibitions like India: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art and Andy Warhol: Revelations

• Provide arts education for all ages, at the Museum, in classrooms, and online

• Offer lectures and programs like After Hours at the Speed throughout the year for art-lovers, families, students, and more

The support of our Patron Circle Members enable the Speed to expand its statewide impact through Kentucky-focused exhibitions, programs, and education initiatives.

Interested in learning more about art and collecting from the Speed curators? Patrons have the opportunity to join our Collector and Curator Groups and can engage more deeply with our expert curators. Becoming a Patron will open the door to participate in exclusive behind-the-scenes events and cultivate a richer knowledge and appreciation of artwork. Learn more about our Collector & Curator groups here.

For more information, call 502.634.2734 or email patroncircle@speedmuseum.org.

PATRON CIRCLE starts at $50/month ($600 - $2,400/year)

Starting at $600 per year

Patron Circle Members at the Bronze level will enjoy the following benefits:

  • Free Museum Admission
  • Free Special Exhibition Admission
  • Free After Hours Admission
  • Free Global Speed Admission
  • 2 Additional Guest Passes to the Speed
  • An invite to our Member Appreciation Day Celebration
  • Reciprocal Membership at Museums across the country
  • Annual Report recognition
  • 2 Tickets to The Bacchanal
  • An Invitation to Premier Exhibition Preview Receptions
  • An opportunity to join Collector/Curator Groups
  • $5 off Cinema Tickets
  • 10% off at the Museum Store
  • Speed Summer Camp Discounts

Starting at $1,200 per year

Patron Circle Members at the Silver level will enjoy the following benefits:

  • All benefits of the Bronze level membership plus,
  • 4 tickets to The Bacchanal
  • Invitation to Current Speed & Black Avant Garde Series Receptions
  • Invitations to the Artist Salon Series, Coffee with a Curator, Cocktail with a Curator, and Paint and Sip Events
  • Invitation to the Annual Exhibition Preview event
  • 12% off at the Museum Store

Starting at $2,400 per year

Patron Circle Members at the Gold level will enjoy the following benefits:

  • All benefits of the Bronze and Silver level memberships plus,
  • 4 Additional Guest Passes to the Speed
  • 6 tickets to The Bacchanal
  • One complimentary Curator Group per request
  • 15% off at the Museum Store
  • Opportunity for Private Docent Tours

Benefits are Per Year. Subject to Change.


 

Collector and Curator Groups

Ready to make an impact? Join and travel with curators, select artwork, and vote on acquisitions for the Museum.

Travel with the Speed

Those who travel with curators and leadership enjoy special behind-the-scenes access to art fairs, galleries, museums, cultural institutions and private collections!