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Become a member of the Institute of Contemporary Art and join us in presenting innovative work of established and emerging artists.

As a center at Penn ICA is listed on Guidestar.

ICA members enjoy many privileges and benefits:

Director's Circle $2,500 ($2,250 is tax deductible)

  • Book a one hour timeslot with ICA curators on call at The Armory Show: International Fair for New Art
  • Plus all the benefits listed below
Benefactor $1,000 ($900 is tax deductible)
  • 10 complimentary guest passes to selected educational programming and events
  • A visit to either a private collection or an artist's studio each year
  • A presentation by the Director and/or Curator of the exhibitions for the upcoming year
  • The opportunity to vote on which exhibition the Leadership Circle will support
  • Invitation for two to the private dinner for the exhibition supported by the Leadership Circle
  • Recognition in ICA's lobby, announcement cards and website for the exhibition supported by Leadership Circle
  • One complimentary ICA produced catalogue for the exhibition supported by Leadership Circle
  • Plus all the benefits listed below

For information on Arts Council, Leadership Circle, and The Contemporaries please call or email Major Gift Officer Christianna Miller at 215-898-4980 or chmille@upenn.edu.


Participant $500 ($450 is tax deductible)
  • Recognition on ICA's website
  • 4 complimentary guest passes to selected educational programming and events
  • Plus all the benefits listed below
Contributor $250 ($230 is tax deductible) Dual/Family $100 ($90 is tax deductible)
  • Free admission to selected educational programming and events for two members
  • Free admission to over 200 museums in North America
  • One complimentary ICA produced catalogue
  • 10% discount on purchases of Cerealart and ICA produced catalogues
  • Plus all the benefits listed below
Individual $40 ($40 is tax deductible)
  • Free admission to selected educational programming and events
  • Invitations to free members-only exhibition walkthroughs with artists and curators
  • Monthly email news blasts which includes our curatorial staff's top picks of what's hot
  • Pre-invite announcement cards for all exhibitions
  • Access to ICA's library
  • Discounts on selected Penn Presents performing arts programs
  • Special discounts at area restaurants and businesses

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CURRENT MEMBERS: CHANGES WILL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON RENEWAL.

*Restaurant & Business Discounts ICA members receive a 10% discount at Bubble House, Sitar's Indian Restaurant, The Marvelous Records & Comics, The Modern Eye, West Philadelphia Locksmith, and a 15% discount at the White Dog Cafe.

Employer Match Many employers will match your membership contribution. Check with yours today and double the impact of your gift.

Planned Giving For information about how gifts of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, appreciated property or real estate, bequests (in wills or qualified retirement plans), or charitable annuities can make a substantial impact while complementing your personal financial planning contact: Lynn Ierardi, JD, Office of Gift Planning at 800.223.8236 or 215.898.6171, or email: giftplanning@upenn.edu.

We also welcome 100% tax-deductible gifts to support ICA, for which donors can be recognized. For information please contact Director of Development & Alumni Relations Marilyn H. Pollick, CFRE at 215.573.1045 or email: pollick@upenn.edu.

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For more information about membership, please email pollick@upenn.edu.





Making History is easier than you think...



The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at the University of Pennsylvania has been making history for forty-six years as a leader in the presentation and documentation of contemporary art. ICA is an active participant in Making History: The Campaign for Penn. Your legacy gift to ICA will help us continue offering groundbreaking exhibitions and commissions, innovative educational programs and scholarly publications to current and future generations, making history not just today, but for all-time. The long-term support garnered from legacy gifts create the endowments to fund the next generation of exhibitions, programs and artists. You can create a legacy gift by including ICA in your long-term plans. Name ICA as a beneficiary under your will or living trust, or through a retirement plan or life insurance policy. By naming the Institute of Contemporary Art at Penn, you are helping us ensure our long-term future and maximize the impact of your gift. You are making a difference, and Making History. To learn more about the many ways to support ICA at Penn through a legacy gift, contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800.223.8236 or visit www.alumni.upenn.edu/giftplanning.



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