Memberships

How Basic Membership

Benefits You

  • Exclusive Members-Only Events & Previews – First access to new exhibitions, curator-talks, and unique, member-only art tours or social events.
  • Early Registration Access: Priority enrollment for limited-space events.
  • Discounts in the Museum gift shop: 10-15% off unique, locally sourced gifts and art.
  • Member Newsletter – Special updates, insights from the Director/Curator, and behind- the-scenes stories.
  • NARM (National Association of Reciprocal Museum) Association Membership – Free or discounted admission to over 1,400 participating museums across the globe, as well as discounts at museum gift shops.

How Membership Benefits the

Cedarburg Art Museum

  • Provides Sustainable Funding – Memberships create a reliable stream of revenue that helps the Museum plan exhibitions, programs, and operations with confidence.
  • Expands Community Reach – A larger membership base broadens the Museum’s network of supporters and advocates, strengthening its presence in Cedarburg and beyond.
  • Supports Exhibitions and Collections – Member contributions help fund the curation, preservation, and presentation of art, ensuring the Museum can showcase both local and regional artists.
  • Strengthens Education and Engagement – Membership dollars allow the Museum to offer educational workshops, lectures, and events that serve schools, families, and the wider community.
  • Enhances Cultural Vitality – Membership helps sustain a vibrant cultural hub in Cedarburg, making the Museum a destination for visitors and contributing to the local economy.
  • Fosters Long-term Stability – A strong membership base demonstrates community investment, which in turn attracts grants, sponsorships, and donor support.

Student

$25 annually

with a current, valid student ID

  • Admission to all Museum exhibitions (Waiver of suggested $10 donation)

Cedarburg Artists Guild

$50 annually

with a CAG membership card

  • Admission to all Museum exhibitions (Waiver of suggested $10 donation)
  • Invitation to exhibit works of art in the biennial members-only exhibition

Individual

$100 annually

  • Admission to all Museum exhibitions plus one guest (waiver of $10 donation)
  • Invitation to exhibit works of art in the biennial members-only exhibition
  • An art museum-inspired gift
  • Recognition (with permission) in Museum publications

Family

$250 annually

all household members

  • Includes all Individual membership benefits
  • Priority registration for all camps and events
  • Picnic table reservation at a Beer Garden

Patron

$500 annually

  • Includes all Family membership benefits
  • 50% discount on $100 Individual and $250 Family gift memberships
  • Reserved seating for up to 6 on the Museum lawn for the Cedarburg Independence Day Parade

Benefactor

$1,000 annually

  • Includes all Patron-level benefits
  • Your choice of either a private curator-led tour of an exhibition of your choice for up to 15 guests, OR rental of the Museum for a private event for up to 3 hours (based on availability)
  • Special recognition at the Palette to Plate fundraising gala

Director’s Circle

$2,500 annually

  • Includes all Benefactor benefits
  • Two tickets to the annual Palette to Plate fundraising gala
  • Two gifts of Individual memberships
  • Invitation to participate in the annual Executive Director’s roundtable event
  • A copy of A Creative Place: The History of Wisconsin Art. ($95 value)

Corporate Partner

$5,000 annually

  • Includes all Director benefits
  • A signed copy of A Creative Place: The History of Wisconsin Art. ($125 value)
  • Sponsorship table at a Beer Garden for up to ten people ($250 value)