Membership & Support

Deepen your connection to the Museum and make the most of our programs. Join our free membership program or support the Museum’s exhibitions and educational initiatives during STAGiving Day in March or through our Annual Appeal in November.

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

Friends of the Fairfield University Art Museum wishing to become more involved with our Museum while receiving amazing benefits and supporting our mission are invited to join one of our Giving Societies.

While we are proud to offer a "free" membership option as part of our commitment to access and inclusivity, joining as a member of one of our societies will help us bring more prestigious exhibitions and special programs to our galleries, always presented at no cost to our visitors.

Your generosity will also enable individuals from across the country to enjoy all exhibitions and programs in person or virtually. Please call (203) 254-4046 or email museum@fairfield.edu for any membership related questions.

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Ways To Give

Planned Giving

To explore including Fairfield University Art Museum in your estate plan, whether through cash, securities, artwork, business interests, or beneficiary designations, etc., please contact Emma B. Penick, MBA, AEP®, CAP®, Senior Director of Planned Giving, at 203-254-4020 or epenick@fairfield.edu; or visit plannedgiving.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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