Renew or join Business Council today by selecting an option below!
The Nelson-Atkins Business Council, founded in 1985 by Henry Bloch, is made up of nearly 100 local companies and represents the diversity of our local business landscape. The Business Council demonstrates the important role Kansas City’s corporate community plays in supporting the arts. By pledging your support today, you can help the Nelson-Atkins thrive while unlocking exclusive access for your company and employees.
Every membership makes a difference—pick the level that best aligns to your company’s goals.
All Business Council members receive:
- Member cards—cardholder receives FREE parking, featured exhibition tickets every day, 10% discount in the Museum Store, Rozzelle Court Restaurant, and Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters (museum location only)
- Exclusive invitations to events
See more about Business Council benefits here.
- Member listing on nelson-atkins.org and in annual Kansas City Business Journal ad
- One complimentary group docent tour per year
For more information about Business Council or corporate sponsorship, contact the Development Office at giving@nelson-atkins.org.
$1,500
Associate
2 transferable member cards, 10 vouchers for each featured exhibition, invitations to exclusive events for 2 guests
This level is reserved for small businesses under 10 employees or nonprofits.
$1,365 tax-deductible
$5,000
Partner
4 transferable member cards, 30 vouchers for each featured exhibition, invitations to exclusive events for 4 guests, 1 FREE curator-led tour, Corporate Family Days, 6 FREE Friends of Art gifts of membership, 50% off event space rentals, exclusive dining privileges in Rozzelle Court Restaurant, exclusive access to outdoor spaces for photo shoots
$4,665 tax-deductible
$10,000
Leader
6 transferable member cards, 60 vouchers for each featured exhibition, invitations to exclusive events for 8 guests, 10 FREE Friends of Art gifts of membership, Everything from Partner, plus: 1 FREE event space rental, opportunity to place a promotional ad in Friends of Art e-newsletter (15k distribution), invitation to exclusive Behind-the-Scenes annual event, exclusive access to interior spaces for executive photo shoots.
$9,510 tax-deductible
$25,000
Director
8 transferable member cards, 100 vouchers for each featured exhibition, invitations to exclusive events for 10 guests, Everything from Leader Level, plus: sponsor recognition on a cultural festival, tour + cocktail reception with Museum Director
$23,915 tax-deductible
INTERESTED IN A HIGHER LEVEL MEMBERSHIP? Contact the Development Office at giving@nelson-atkins.org to make your gift and tailor a benefit package to meet your goals.