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Give the Gift of Membership

Start your holiday shopping early! Purchase a gift membership for your friends and loved ones so they can enjoy rich and rewarding experiences year-round at both the Arts Center and the Art Preserve. Membership also makes a great gift for your employees, clients, and business associates.

You’ll be giving them access to members-only events, communications, and behind-the-scenes information; discounts on tickets, merchandise, and classes; and more. Whatever their ages and interests, JMKAC offers extraordinary experiences for everyone on your list.

October is Member Month!

We are so grateful for our members. Because of you, we are able to present innovative programs and exhibitions that connect artists with the public and inspire people of all ages. During October, we say a special thank you for being a participant in this story.

Support the arts you love—become a member today!

Visitors explore Emery Blagdon's "The Healing Machine" at the Art Preserve, 2024.

When you make a membership donation to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, you join a community of caring, curious people dedicated to enriching lives through the power of the arts locally and nationally.

Whether you join as a Friend or a Benefactors Circle member, YOU make a difference.

Your membership donation allows us to provide FREE admission for all at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and Art Preserve. Your support also ensures that we can continue our many programs and community events such as the Levitt AMP Sheboygan Music Series, discounted school tours, creative outlets for adults with disabilities, workshops, and so much more.

You can champion the arts you love!

Membership Levels

Member Donors

Gifts from $60-$999

Join the JMKAC family and become part of a vibrant arts scene by directly supporting innovative programming.

Friend ($60-$119)

As a Friend-level donor, you’ll enjoy …

• Exclusive, members-only access to activities, events, surprises, and celebrations
• 10% discount at JMKAC’s CAFE, SHOP, and Art Preserve
• Monthly email newsletter and online access to our quarterly Member Magazine
• Discounts on tickets, workshops, Preschool, and more
• The knowledge that, without you, none of this would happen


Explorer ($120-$274)

Enjoy Friend-level benefits, plus …

• Reciprocal membership at 1,400+ museums through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) programs.
• Quarterly Member Magazine mailed to your home
• A name listing on our Donor Board


Patron ($275-$999)

Enjoy Explorer-level benefits, plus …

• Free VIP access to the Midsummer Festival of the Arts before it opens to the public
• Special mailed invitation to the JMKAC Gala (ticketed event)


Benefactors Circle

Gifts from $1,000–$9,999

Deepen your connection with the arts at the Benefactors Circle level, starting at $1,000 annually. Benefactors Circle donors benefit from exclusive invitations to behind-the-scenes experiences and more. Invest in the development and exhibition of your favorite art forms.

Benefactor ($1,000-$2,499)

At the Benefactor level, you enjoy all the benefits of a Patron-level membership, plus …

• Invitation-only, behind-the-scenes experience at the Arts Center, Art Preserve, or artist-built environment
• Complimentary drink for two at the Fred Smith Bar, located in JMKAC’s Art Preserve


Advocate ($2,500-$4,999)

As an Advocate-level donor, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of a Benefactor-level membership, plus …

• Access to personal concierge services and preferred parking at Levitt AMP Sheboygan Music Series concerts
• Invitation to meet a visiting performer or artist-in-residence


Visionary ($5,000-$9,999)

Visionary-level donors enjoy all the benefits of an Advocate-level membership, plus …

• Access to rent JMKAC spaces for private events
• Opportunity for a personalized tour of an exhibition with the curator


Founders Circle

Gifts from $10,000-$50,000+

Founders Circle

Gifts from $10,000–$50,000+

In addition to receiving all the benefits of a Visionary-level membership, Founders Circle donors are invited to collaborate with JMKAC’s Leadership team to curate a personalized experience that aligns with your interests and giving level.

Contact Director of Development Nancy Allison at 920-694-4692 or nallison@jmkac.org to create a custom package that reflects your vision and maximizes your impact.

Explore Your Passion for Culture Nationwide with your JMKAC Membership!
JMKAC members at the Explorer level ($120) and above have exclusive access to 1,400+ museums nationwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) programs.

How It Works:
Simply present your JMKAC membership card with the NARM and ROAM insignia at any participating museum for free or discounted entry.

Explore and Enjoy!
From art galleries to science centers, countless cultural experiences await you. Don’t miss out on this fantastic benefit—grab your card and start exploring today!

Under IRS guidelines the estimated value of the benefits received is not substantial; therefore the full amount of your payment is a deductible contribution. JMKAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; Tax ID: 39-1085180.

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