Membership & Support

Deepen your connection to the Museum and make the most of our programs.

By joining the Museum’s membership program or making a donation today, during STAGiving Day in March, or through our Annual Appeal at the end of year, you become part of a vibrant community that helps bring exceptional art, exhibitions, and educational programs to audiences of all ages, on campus and across the tri-state area, always free of charge to all visitors.

If you would like to support our acquisitions program, please consider joining the 2010 Society. You can also support FUAM by volunteering. Read further about all these opportunities, and the many benefits museum membership offers.

Join Our Community

Become more involved with the Museum while enjoying exclusive benefits and helping to sustain our programs and exhibitions. As part of our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, we are proud to offer a free membership option.

Those seeking a deeper level of engagement and impact are invited to join one of our Giving Societies. Explore the tiered membership opportunities below to learn more about the enhanced benefits you can enjoy, all while helping the Museum present ambitious exhibitions, grow the permanent collection, and create transformative cultural experiences and educational initiatives that enrich our community and broaden access to the arts.

Your generosity also helps audiences across the country engage with our exhibitions and programs both in person and online. To learn more about membership opportunities, please call (203) 254-4046 or email museum@fairfield.edu.

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Ways To Give

Gift Planning

To explore including Fairfield University Art Museum in your estate plan, whether through cash, securities, artwork, business interests, or beneficiary designations, etc., please contact Laura Becker, Senior Director of Gift Planning, at 203-254-4020 or lbecker@fairfield.edu; or visit giftplanning.fairfield.edu.

Black Art Fund

In 2021, the museum announced the creation of the Black Art Fund, a new fundraising initiative to support the acquisition of artwork by contemporary Black artists, to address a major gap in the museum’s permanent collection.

The museum is seeking both financial contributions to this fund, and donations of museum quality artworks to achieve greater representation and recognition of non-white artists and artworks.

As of Spring 2025, we have received 49 gifts of artwork, and have purchased 38 works with the funds that we have raised.

If you are interested in making a donation of museum-quality artwork, please contact Carey Weber, Executive Director.

The 2010 Society

The 2010 Society is an exclusive group of museum Friends. Your generosity will continue to keep the museum free and accessible to all. 100% of annual dues are used to support three crucial needs of the museum: diversifying and strengthening our small but distinguished collection, enhancing exhibitions and awareness, and inspiring young minds.

2010 Society Benefits

• Special invitations to social and academic events where you will connect with other supporters of the arts
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to museum programming
• Recognition in the Fairfield University President’s Circle, including an invitation to a
• President’s annual Holiday Reception
• All the benefits of museum membership

Annual Membership Dues

• $2,010 Individual (100% tax-deductible)
• $4,020 Dual (100% tax-deductible)

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