Contemporaries
A Membership Exclusively for Emerging Art Enthusiasts
The Contemporaries program provides a unique opportunity for younger members to infuse their lives with art and connect with the Phillips.
Contemporaries are invited to participate in an engaging schedule of cultural and social events throughout the year, including the Art Acquisition Project, special exhibition openings, artist studio visits, social gatherings, and other activities, in addition to special offers from our partners.
All museum members enjoy these exclusive benefits:
- Unlimited free admission to special exhibitions and the permanent collection
- Admission to the popular Phillips after 5 events, no reservations required
- Members-only preview days for special exhibitions
- Discounts on programs, including lectures, concerts, workshops, and more
- Two one-day guest passes to share with friends
- 10% discount in the museum shop and café
Calendar of Events
Spring/Summer 2024
- April 4: Phillips after 5: Garden Party
- May 10: The Phillips Collection Gala and After Party
- June 6: Phillips after 5: Party with Pride
- June 13: Scavenger Hunt and Rooftop Party at Room & Board
- July 5: Member Preview Day for Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage
- Mid-July: Member invitation-only reception for Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage
- July 25: Contemporaries Summer Soiree
- August 1: Phillips after 5: Multiplicity & DC Jazz Festival
For more information on becoming a member of the Contemporaries, contact:
Membership Department
[email protected]
202.387.3036
Contemporaries Art Acquisition Project
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