Blanton Museum of Art: The University of Texas at Austin

Join the Contemporary Salon and enjoy behind-the-scenes access to The Blanton and learn first-hand about contemporary art from artists, dealers, and scholars.

$2,500 – Contemporary Devotee

Free admission for two guests with each visit to The Blanton
One free exhibition catalogue or special publication per membership year (selected by the museum)
Go behind-the-scenes with artists and Blanton curators
New Benefit! Salon members automatically receive a free one–year subscription to Art Lies, a quarterly contemporary arts magazine published in Texas.

$5,000 – Contemporary Aficionado
All of the above, plus:

Free copies of all contemporary publications and catalogues published throughout the year
Complimentary parking for all of your visits to The Blanton
One private tour for four with either The Blanton's Latin American art curator or American and Contemporary art curator

$10,000 – Contemporary Connoisseur
All of the above, plus:

One private tour for eight with either The Blanton's Latin American art curator or American and Contemporary art curator
Enjoy a private wine reception or afternoon tea following your exclusive museum tour.

Contemporary Salon Members also receive the benefits of being a Patron Director's Circle member of the Blanton, including:

FREE museum admission for one year
10% discount in the Museum Shop
10% discount in The Blanton Cafe
Free subscription to Articulate member magazine
Ten guest passes*
Reciprocal membership at over 100 museums
Invitation for two to all Director's Circle events
Eight complimentary parking garage validations

*Guest passes for free general museum admission are not valid for special events.

Joining the Blanton is easy!
Just do one of the following:

Go to our online store to purchase
Call (512) 471-9880
Visit the museum's Visitor Services desk or call (512) 232-1988
Print and mail this form to:

The University of Texas at Austin
Blanton Museum of Art
Membership Office
1 University Station D1303
Austin, Texas 78712