Patron Groups
Make a profound impact on Aperture’s future. As a member of our Patron Program, you’ll make deeper connections to artists, our editorial vision, and our new home at 380 Columbus Avenue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Patrons ensure Aperture remains the leading cultural platform for photography.
$1,000/year
Elevate your support and gain access to exclusive travel opportunities, enjoy a closer relationship with our editors and collaborators, and receive annual recognition in our flagship magazine.
- Invitations for two to join the annual Paris Photo Patron trip (additional registration required)
- Invitations for two to special events and programs
- VIP passes to select international art fairs
- Annual acknowledgment in Aperture magazine
- One-year print subscription to Aperture magazine
- 25% off Aperture publications in-store and online
- Access to reserved seating at select programs at 380 Columbus Avenue
- Automatic enrollment in the Aperture PhotoBook Club
- Members-only welcome tote
$715 tax-deductible
$2,500/year
Deepen your connection to Aperture and the artists we work with. Benefactor support unlocks invitations to a private studio visit with a collaborating artist and our annual cocktail reception that brings together our community of artists, collaborators, trustees, and supporters.
All Patron benefits, plus:
- Invitations for two to special events and programs, including an annual Benefactor cocktail reception and an artist studio visit
- One signed, newly released Aperture publication
- 10% discount on limited-edition prints
$1,890 tax-deductible
$5,000/year
Secure your place in Aperture’s next chapter by providing leadership-level support for our new home and the programs it hosts. Leaders gather annually for a special lunch with a featured artist.
All Benefactor benefits, plus:
- Annual lunch in the Assembly Room at 380 Columbus Avenue with a featured artist
- Concierge booking for high-demand programs at 380 Columbus Avenue
$4,190 tax-deductible
$10,000/year
Become a part of Aperture’s inner circle. Join a distinguished group of philanthropists dedicated to sustaining Aperture’s legacy of mentorship, education, and landmark publishing. Paul Strand Circle members are invited to an annual salon in an artist’s studio or collector’s home.
Benefits
All 380 Leader benefits, plus:
- Invitation to annual salon to meet prominent curators, collectors, and artists
- 20% discount on limited-edition prints
$8,950 tax-deductible
$25,000/year
Champion Aperture magazine and the editorial vision behind it. Magazine Council members enjoy an intimate annual dinner with a major artist and receive insider looks into upcoming projects with Aperture editors through exclusive invitations to private Trustee Book Conversations.
Benefits
All Paul Strand Circle benefits,
plus:
- Invitations to private semiannual Trustee Book Conversations
- Annual Magazine Council dinner with a major artist
- Recognition on the masthead of every issue of Aperture magazine
$23,450 tax-deductible
Any Questions?
Please contact 212.946.7135 or membership@aperture.org




