901 Club
Taking its name from our address—901 Minnesota Street—the 901 Club is our take on a museum membership program. ICA SF is committed to keeping admission free for all, and the 901 Club is a critical part of the support system that will allow us to do that. Join us to have some fun and learn about contemporary art, all while being philanthropic at the same time!
Membership Levels
By Donation / fully tax-deductible
The Level 1 membership is our community level. Opportunities to join start at $9.01 and go up to $150. We encourage you to support the ICA and give what feels meaningful to you. All amounts include:
- Invitation to member previews of new exhibitions. Get a sneak peek walkthrough before shows open to the public!
- Complimentary beer, wine and special menu items at our monthly chef pop-ups.
- Access to recorded virtual Collector Starter Pack programs—we’ll send you the link to past programs when you join, and links to the upcoming programs the day after the live event.
$250 / fully tax deductible
All benefits above, plus:
- Access to Collector Starter Pack series (virtual and in-person).
- ROAM (Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums) reciprocal admission to nearly 450 participating world-class museums
- Early access to exclusive merch dropping this fall.
$500 / fully tax deductible
All benefits above, plus:
- Access to exhibition opening parties. On September 22 we will be hosting a VIP party for the next three exhibitions opening: Patrick Martinez, Hayv Kahraman, and Rupy C Tut.
- 10% discount off new merch dropping this fall.
$1,000 / $970 tax deductible
All benefits above, plus:
- One-on-One collecting mentorship session from the ICA SF Director or Curator.
- Access to buy tickets to the ICA SF Supper Club: secret dinners that happen inside the galleries hosted by rotating bay area chefs. You’ll get on the list for a first chance to purchase tickets before the dinners sell out. These dinners only seat 30 people, so tickets go fast.
$5,000 / $4,840 tax deductible
All benefits above, plus:
- Invitation to ICA SF artist private cocktail receptions and talks. Have the rare opportunity to join these intimate cocktail parties with our upcoming artists.
- Travel like a Curator: Access to national travel experience(s) with the Director and Curator to Art Fairs. Join by August for an invitation to our curated trip to Art Basel Miami in December.
$10,000 / $9,840 tax deductible
All benefits above, plus:
- Opportunity to sponsor an exhibition. Have your name on the exhibition title wall.
- Invitation to artist dinners. You’ll be invited to join us for small dinners at the ICA SF—a unique opportunity to break bread with artists, gallerists and curators.
Give the gift of art!
Gift memberships make the perfect year-round gift option for those who want to explore the realm of contemporary art. Recipients will receive a welcome email and their digital membership card approximately one week from the date of purchase.
901 Club Programs 2023-24
Curious about the inner workings of the art collecting ecosystem? Collector Starter Pack is a new series that takes you behind-the-scenes through conversations with artists, collectors, gallerists, curators, auction houses, art advisors, and more. Through five thematic discussions, participants will have the opportunity to learn the how-tos of collecting contemporary art and understand how to be impactful collectors. This series takes place virtually on Zoom on select Thursdays in April and May with additional in person opportunities for studio visits, collection tours, and gallery walkthroughs.
The Collector Starter Pack challenges us to think deeply about what it means to be a mindful collector and impactful supporter in an ever-changing art world. This program is a pathway to learning about artists, galleries, and collecting practices.
901 Club levels with access to this program:
- Level 2 and up (access to in-person and virtual programs)
- Level 4 and up (access to collecting mentorship sessions).
All levels will have access to recorded virtual programs.
Generous support for the Collector Starter Pack is provided by Christie’s.
Many ICA SF supporters have busy lives. We get it; we do too! We invite you to explore the local, national, and international art world with us, just like curators do: at a fast, fun, and very active pace. We wish we had two weeks to see each place, but more typically we tend to dip in, dip out, and fill our days with art, food, shopping, work, and play. Join ICA SF Founding Director Ali Gass or Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs Christine Koppes on a range of adventures in the Bay Area and beyond as we do art fairs, studio visits, collection visits, museum tours, and more. Many of the itineraries involve preparatory research and planning work for the ICA SF exhibition program, so you will get access to a little behind-the-scenes curatorial action with this program as well. Depending on your 901 Club membership level, you can opt in or out as you’d like.
901 Club levels with access to this program:
- Level 5 and up