Circle Donors
Benefactor's Circle
Our Benefactor Donors are a vital leadership and philanthropic group in the museum community and provide substantial support to our Museum's renowned exhibitions and public programming.
Director's Circle
Explore the Museum and local collections in San Diego. As a Director Level donor you have the opportunity to discover collections in private San Diego homes, receive invitations to national travel trips with our Executive Director, and attend the curatorial pre-tour of exhibitions at our opening celebrations.
Curator's Circle
Engage in a deeper connection to our collection, curators, and Executive Director. Participate in a compelling educational and social calendar of events and receive invitations to art travel trips customized to deepen your knowledge of the visual arts in our region.
Patron's Circle
Join The Museum's closest circle of friends by becoming a Patron's Level donor. Attend the opening celebration for our Museum exhibitions, and enjoy privileges such as a private tour for your friends and personal handling of your requests.
Recent Circle Events
The Human Beast Circle Opening on July 19, 2012
The Invention of Glory & Dynamic Circle Opening on June 7, 2012
Annual Leadership Dinner on May 4, 2012
Echoes of the Past & Dyeing Elegance Circle Opening on February 16, 2012
Vochol Circle Opening on January 19, 2012
Mexican Modern Painting from the Andres Blaisten Collection Circle Opening on November 3, 2011
From El Greco to Dalí Circle Opening on July 6, 2011
Gustav Stickley and the American Arts & Crafts Movement Circle Opening on June 16, 2011
Thomas Gainsborough and Howard Hodgkin Circle Opening on January 27, 2011


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