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Young Collectors

Young Collectors Circle

A deeper way to experience art.

 

The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) invites you to join the Young Collectors Circle (YCC), an experiential community for aspiring art collectors ages 21–45.

It is your gateway to a deeper understanding of art, an insider’s view of the art market, and a vibrant network of like-minded individuals who value culture, connection, and community.

This is more than a membership

  • Learn about art, art history, and building a collection with confidence and purpose.
  • Experience private viewings, behind-the-scenes tours, and immersive events that bring you closer to the creative process.
  • Each experience is designed to deepen your understanding and appreciation of art in ways that are both educational and inspiring.

 

For more information on how to join the Young Collectors Circle, please email [email protected].

 

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Annual Membership Commitment & Benefits

Membership for One

  • Annual YCC Dues: $1,000 per individual to support events and critical Museum programs ($364 tax-deductible)

 

Benefits:

  • Complimentary Supporter Level Membership
  • Unlimited Museum admission for 12 months
  • Invitations to member preview days
  • Priority registration for select events and classes
  • Member pricing on art classes, select events, and in the MAM Shop
  • Discounts at local partner restaurants
  • Priority access for MAM venue rentals
  • Recognition in MAM’s Annual Report

Membership for Two

  • Annual YCC Dues: $2,000 per household to support events and critical Museum programs ($864 tax-deductible)

 

Benefits:

  • Complimentary Supporter Level Membership
  • Unlimited Museum admission for 12 months
  • VIP invitations to exhibition openings and receptions
  • Priority registration for select events and classes
  • Member pricing on art classes, select events, and in the MAM Shop
  • Discounts at local partner restaurants
  • Priority access for MAM venue rentals
  • Recognition in MAM’s Annual Report
  • Reciprocal benefits at partner museums

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Year One Experiences

 

The Young Collectors Circle will host four signature events in its inaugural year. Each combines art education with an exceptional dining experience.

  1. Collecting & Learning to See 101

    A foundation for building a thoughtful, personal art collection, hosted in a local collector’s home.

  2. Private Evening at MAM

    An intimate, after-hours viewing and discussion of a work from MAM’s vault not currently on display.

  3. Auction & Gallery Immersion

    A behind-the-scenes look at Sotheby’s or Christie’s, plus guided visits to several premier New York galleries.

  4. Art’s Influence on Wine

    An immersive wine tasting experience that explores the fusion of art and wine.