The 50 was founded by 50 individuals and couples to bring art and the creative process to all. Today, members of The 50 are supporters under the age of 50 who continue that legacy of commitment to the city of Cincinnati and the vibrancy of the urban core.
Join The 50 and support the cultural heart of Cincinnati with other professionals, art lovers, and emerging creatives. Mingle with artists and cultural professionals, get invites to art-inspired programs, receive discounts on CAC events, and so much more.
Benefits Exclusively for The 50:
- Network and socialize in the most creative and contemporary venue through special events and engagements with artists and arts and cultural leaders
- Attend annual event with CAC leadership and Board of Trustees
- Invitations to behind-the-scenes tours of CAC exhibitions and performances
- View private collections and/or explore artists’ studios throughout Cincinnati
- Serve on CAC Committees to grow your volunteer leadership experience and expand your professional network
Contemporary Benefits also included for The 50:
- Membership benefits to select museums in Ohio through the Ohio Museum Reciprocal Membership Program, contemporary art institutions through the Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Program, and across North America through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association® and the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)
- Invitations to member-only exhibition previews and select events (up to 4/year)
- 10% off at the CAC Shop and Café
- 20% off gift memberships
- 50% off select programs, lectures, and workshops
- Priority access to select museum events
- Free admission to select family programs
- Recognition in the Annual Report
- Consultation with CAC’s Curator at our annual Consult-a-Curator event
- Invitation to national travel opportunities with the Executive Director to art fairs like EXPO Chicago and Art Basel Miami Beach
- Complementary catalogue from an available CAC exhibition
- International travel opportunities with the Executive Director to the Venice Biennale
- Private tour of the CAC for up to six guests
- Recognition as Supporting Sponsor on exhibition or program of choice
If interested in joining The 50, please contact the Development Department.
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Additional support provided by:
Past members of The 50 include:
- Jeff Ahrnsen
- Alana Albers
- Stephanie Arvin
- Shawn Baker
- Jay & Cate Becker
- Michael R. Betz
- Megan Blau & Derek Ruch
- Bob Bonder
- Katy Crossen
- Leo J.P. & Michelle D'Cruz
- Alexandra Dellis-Harcha & Lance Bowman
- Barrett Evans & Kevin DiNarda
- Angie Fischer & Ried Cartwright
- Patrick & Amy Frambes
- Charlie Gerhardt
- Amy Goodwin
- Reginald Harris & Aaron Shield
- Barbara Hauser
- Kristal Howard
- Robert & Anna Huesman
- The Key Family
- Amit & Sabina Khemchandani
- Laura D. Koehler
- Jason McCaw
- Laura S. Menge
- Josie Graham & Murphy Mongeon
- Michelle Lightfoot & Chad Munitz
- Emily Hanako Momohara & Shawn Newman
- Lori Nix
- Pavan Parikh & Shwetha Manoharan
- Daniel Pelchovitz & Rachel Loftspring
- Alexander F. Phillips
- Kyle W. Pohlman
- Jon Powell
- Aftab Pureval & Whitney Whitis
- Eddie & Morgan Rigaud
- Scott & Andrea Robbins
- Dave and Priya Rolfes
- Erin Rolfes
- Andrew & Jess Salzbrun
- Jenna Schaifer and Seth Shaifer
- Kameron Schlachter
- Peggy & Alan Shukairy
- Yvette Simpson
- Kelsey Smith
- Doug Spitz
- Eric Beatty & Cenona Taveras
- Jennifer Verkamp & David Levy
- Sonya Whaley
- Tracy Wilking
- Frances J. Youn