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The Renaissance Circles: Levels and Benefits



Become a member of The Renaissance Circles and experience all that the Folger Shakespeare Library has to offer. You will be supporting one of the nation's leading cultural institutions and, at the same time, you will enjoy exciting membership benefits and privileges designed to bring you even closer to the Library and its programs.

 

 

The Collectors' Circle  $1,500 ($1,353 is tax-deductible)

Special benefits include:

  • Personalized Renaissance Circle membership card
  • Invitation to the annual Renaissance Circles Dinner
  • Private tour for four persons of the Conservation Lab with a conservator
  • Invitation to all Folger Theatre opening night performances and receptions
  • Special recognition in and a complimentary copy of the Folger's Annual Report
  • Exclusive travel opportunities led by the Director of the Folger

Plus all of the benefits given to Friends of the Folger Supporter Members:

  • A personalized membership card
  • Up to 25% discount for most public programs (two-ticket limit per event)
  • 10% discount at the Folger Shop
  • 20% discount during special members-only Holiday Shopping Days at the Folger Shop
  • Invitation to the annual Acquisitions Night benefit
  • Invitation to gallery talks for each exhibition
  • Advance notice of the annual Shakespeare's Birthday celebration
  • Special tour and reception for new Members
  • Complimentary subscription to the Folger News , the Library's informative newsletter
  • Complimentary invitations for two to all exhibition openings and receptions
  • Complimentary beverage at intermission of a Folger Theatre or Folger Consort performance
  • Acknowledgment of your gift in the Folger's Annual Report
  • Two tickets to one selected Folger Consort performance
  • A special gift from the Folger Shop
  • Two gift memberships at $100
  • Behind-the-scenes tour and reception with the Library's curators

The Curators' Circle  $2,500 ($2,248 is tax-deductible)

All the benefits given to the Collectors' Circle, plus...

  • Curatorial consultation
  • Special invitations to private events with Folger curators
  • Complimentary exhibition catalogs and other Folger publications
  • Become a member online now!

The Librarians' Circle  $5,000 ($4,648 is tax-deductible)

All the benefits given to the Curators' Circle, plus...

  • Complimentary invitation for two persons to the annual Renaissance Circles Dinner
  • Vault tour and tea for four persons with a Folger librarian
  • Complimentary copy of Infinite Variety, award-winning book about the Folger Library
  • Founders' Room privileges for up to ten guests prior to a Library event (subject to availability)

The Directors' Circle  $10,000 ($9,548 is tax-deductible)

All the benefits given to the Librarians' Circle, plus...

  • Vault tour and lunch for four persons with the Director
  • Tour for four persons of a private collector's home
  • Rare book display and discussion by Folger curators followed by a reception
  • Parking in the Folger's Puck Circle for after-hour events (subject to availability)
  • Invitations to exclusive dinners and receptions
    Become a member online now!
 
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