Membership Levels and Benefits

May is Member Appreciation Month

Member perks in May:

20% discount in the SAMA Shop
$10 off a gift membership. Enter promo code "GIFTofART" during the checkout process to receive the discount.
One month free on your membership with you refer a new member
Members have the opportunity to win a private tour for 8 with a curator at the May 10th Art Party
During the month of May tell us on Facebook why you love being a SAMA member to win a VIP table and drink service at the June 14th Art Party

Membership Levels and Benefits

Enjoy these benefits at any membership level:

Unlimited free admission
One year subscription to VIEW, the SAMA members’ magazine
Invitations to members-only previews and events
10% discount on Museum Store purchases
10% discount on purchases at Café des Artistes
20% discount on Museum Store purchases during member events
Discounts on lectures, symposia, concerts and other programs

General Membership

Individual:	$45	Full benefits for one adult 100% tax deductible *Please show proof of profession or program by submitting a résumé. Artist category includes membership in Friends of the Collections: SAMA Contemporaries.
Senior Citizen (65+):	$35
*Artist:**	$35
*Educator:**	$35
Family/Dual:	$75	Full benefits for two adults and their children or grandchildren under age 18 100% tax deductible
Senior Family/Dual:	$60
Sponsor:	$125	All the benefits of Family/Dual membership plus… Free admission for two additional guests when accompanied by a member Recognition in VIEW, the members’ magazine $65 is tax deductible
Associate:	$250	All the benefits of Sponsor membership plus… Reciprocal privileges with Texas Reciprocal Memberships and North American Reciprocal Museums, which entitles members to free admission at hundreds of other participating museums $170 is tax deductible
Patron:	$500	All the benefits of Sponsor membership plus… Free admission for up to four guests when accompanied by a member $400 is tax deductible
Gift Membership:		Give the gift of membership! Available for purchase at any level 100% is tax deductible

JOIN / RENEW NOW

Circle Membership

Circle members are a passionate group of supporters who share a deep appreciation for the arts and a personal commitment to enhancing the Museum.

Art Society Circle:	$1,000 – $2,499	All the benefits of Patron membership plus… Invitations to exclusive Circle Member events throughout the year offering behind-the-scenes access to SAMA’s collections and opportunities to engage with renowned speakers that provide unusual and rare insights into the history of collectors, collecting and works of art Invitation for two to the Annual Circle Members Dinner
Benefactor’s Circle:	$5,000 – $9,999	All the benefits of Art Society Circle membership plus... Complimentary membership in all four Friends of the Collections groups
Leader’s Circle	$10,000 – $24,999	Complimentary exhibition catalogues published by the Museum
Director’s Circle	$25,000 – $99,999	Private lunch with The Kelso Director
Chairman’s Circle:	$100,000 and above	Recognition as a premier donor including special acknowledgment at SAMA’s Annual Circle Dinner

JOIN / RENEW NOW

Young Friends

Already a SAMA Member? Simply add $50 per person to join Young Friends.

Young Friends is SAMA's newest group of vibrant supporters--from the up-and-coming professionals and art novices to seasoned individuals--who are passionate about the Museum’s collections. The group’s purpose is to promote a love of the arts, cultivate art education, provide social interaction with like-minded individuals, and create an affinity with the Museum.

Young Friends members are presented with exclusive hands-on opportunities to learn about the Museum’s collections, collectors and collecting, and to interact with art and culture in a social setting. Each year, 3 to 4 events are planned by the group’s steering committee including SAMA’s annual gala after party. Proposed events include special tours, cocktail parties, happy hours, events at local art galleries and restaurants, and much more! Membership in Young Friends is $50 per person, in addition to Museum membership at any level, and includes complimentary tickets to SAMA's annual gala after party on April 4, 2013.*

Individual:	$95	Includes Individual SAMA Membership
Couple:	$175	Includes Family/Dual SAMA Membership

*This benefit will affect the tax deductibility of your membership contribution).

JOIN / RENEW NOW

For more information on these levels of membership support please call Lana Shafer in the membership office at (210) 978-8133 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .