Become a Member

 

Recess membership offers unique access to emerging artists and the creative sphere’s most influential cultural producers. While enjoying events, programs and tours, your membership will support working artists who define contemporary art every day at Recess.

Membership Levels

Contributors Circle
The Contributors Circle is comprised of individuals who are interested in supporting Recess’s ambitious artists. Members of the Contributors Circle receive behind the scenes access to artists’ works in progress in our space and beyond our walls, curator-led tours of museums and galleries, and intimate conversations with NYC’s creative policy makers. Add your voice to discussions about key issues in the contemporary arts led by prominent cultural figures and artists.

Join as a Supporter: $100
Join as a Creative Supporter: $40 (intended for artists, students, and cultural producers)

Commissioning Circle
Commissioning Circle members receive all of the perks of the Contributors Circle membership, while also commissioning new works by the most talented creative practitioners working today. Your support at this level allows Recess artists to create experimental projects that couldn’t happen anywhere else. Members receive a portion of the work they’ve helped realize through our editions program.

Join as a Printer: $1500
All of the perks and events of Recess Membership +
1 edition annually
2 free tickets to Recess Benefit after party

Join as a Master Printer: $3000
All of the perks and events of Recess Membership +
2 editions annually and 20% off additional edition purchases
20% off tickets to Recess’s annual spring benefit
5 free tickets to Recess Benefit after party

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Fall Member Events

September 23, 6:30PM
Studio Visit: Mira Friedlaender
Join Session artist Mira Friedlaender at Recess for a studio visit in which the artist discusses the hidden economy of art removed from the market.

October 6, 6-9PM
Independent Organizations Auction & Party
Join Recess, Primary Information, Forever & Today and Esopus Magazine for a celebration and auction preview at Lisa Cooley Gallery.

October 27, 7PM
Where Artists Work: Conversation
Recess Board Member hosts an intimate conversation with two leading cultural producers about where artists work in an increasingly gentrified city.

November 13, 7:45PM
Curator-led tour of Chris Ofili Exhibition at the New Museum
Gary Carrion-Murayari, curator at the New Museums, guides Recess members through his exhibition Chris Ofili: Night and Day.

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Member highlights!