CCS Bard members gain insight into new directions in contemporary art and privileged access to the Hudson Valley’s vibrant arts and cultural landscape, guided by expert curatorial perspectives. Membership fosters close connections to the region’s creative community—including artists, collections, cultural organizations and initiatives at wider Bard College—while offering a meaningful relationship with an institution committed to advancing new ideas in art. CCS Bard membership is deeply linked to the Hessel Museum of Art, and member contributions directly support the Museum’s annual exhibitions.

If you would like to join a program or have any questions, please reach out to Victoria Chou at vchou@bard.edu or 845-758-7874.

Friend– $100

• Member-only tours of CCS Bard exhibitions, including the summer shows and graduate student thesis exhibitions
• Year-round invitations to exhibition openings at CCS Bard
• Priority access to Speaker Series talks and other public programs
• 10% discount at the bookstore and café
  
• 10% discount on limited-edition artworks available through CCS Bard (email vchou@bard.edu for details)
  
• Fully tax-deductible
  

Supporter– $500

• All benefits of a Friend Membership plus:
  
• One complimentary CCS Bard publication or exhibition catalogue per year
• Recognition on the CCS Bard website
  
• Opportunities to participate in CCS Bard-led visits to artist studios and exhibitions in the Hudson Valley
  
• Early access to CCS Bard Awards Gala tickets
  

Curator’s Council– $2,500

• All benefits of a Supporter Membership plus:
  
• Two tickets to the spring CCS Bard Awards Gala in NYC
  
• Invitation to the summer garden party and VIP dinner at CCS Bard
  
• Invitation to a fall patrons’ event in NYC
  
• Complimentary copies of all CCS Bard publications (average of 2-3 per year)
  

Leadership Council– $10,000

• All benefits of the Curator’s Council plus:
  
• Recognition on the CCS Bard donor wall
  
• Four additional tickets (total of six) to the spring CCS Bard Awards Gala (each ticket valued at $500)
• Opportunities to join fellow Council members and the Board of Governors abroad

Members of the CCS Bard Leadership Council are ambassadors of the institution. At a time of expansion and transformation for the organization, Council Members provide critical support to its artistic program. Leadership Council Members are invited to further their relationship with CCS Bard patrons and the senior team through national and international trips and receive high-level benefits.