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 | Gift MembershipMOPA membership makes a meaningful gift for any occasion, one that can be enjoyed all year round. A special package to notify your recipient(s) of your gift is included, at no additional charge. Give the gift of membership and choose the package that best fits your favorite photographer. |
 | Join the MOPA Community!Want more from MOPA? Become a MOPA member and gain unlimited, year-round access to our exhibitions, films, events and education programs. Once you join, you’ll be able to use your 10% membership discount immediately to shop online. Our members also receive special benefits, discounts on classes and workshops, and exclusive invitations to members-only events.
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Members-Only Discounts from our Community Partners
 | 4 ARTSMOPA is part of 4 ARTS, an exciting collaboration of four of San Diego's premier arts organizations. MOPA Members receive 2-for-1 tickets to the following 4 ARTS partners: Orchestra Nova San Diego | Cygnet Theatre | Malashock Dance
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 | The Sofia Hotel$99 any time rate at The Sofia Hotel. Use promotional code 27101. The promo code can be utilized when booking online or by calling the front desk. Share this special offer with friends and family visiting San Diego! |
 | Alchemy15% discount at Alchemy in South Park. Owned by MOPA Members Matt Thomas and Ron Troyano, Alchemy was selected as 2009 Best New Restaurant by the editor of San Diego Magazine.
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Questions?
Please call the Membership Department at 619.238.7559X202 during our regular business hours, Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm PST, or e-mail member@mopa.org.
Membership Levels
Individual ($50)$32 tax-deductible Receive unlimited free admission to MOPA with quick entry. Members-only events, exhibition previews, unlimited access to MOPA’s Dubois Library (by appointment), free films and artist talks, great discounts and more! |
- Membership card granting unlimited free admission to MOPA
- Two one-time Museum Gallery Guest Passes
- Four evenings of exclusive Member Previews for all major exhibitions
- Members-only gallery talks and tours
- 10% discount in the MOPA Store
- 10 - 20% discount on Education classes and workshops
- Access to our monthly Snapshot e-newsletter for members
- Membership to Connections: free or discounted admission at 22 photographic institutions nationwide
- Free or discounted admission to MOPA’s public programs, including lectures, artist talks and courses
- Reduced ticket prices for select MOPA benefit events
- Discounts at hotels, restaurants and discounted tickets to performing arts organizations in San Diego*
Dual/Family ($75)$51 tax-deductible All the benefits of Individual membership, times two!
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Includes all the benefits of Individual membership, plus:
- Membership card allowing unlimited free admission to the Museum's galleries for two people
- Four evenings of exclusive Members Previews for all major exhibitions
- Members-only gallery talks and family tours
- Two additional one-time Museum Guest Passes (four total)
| Photographer's Circle ($150)$114 tax-deductible A year of Exclusive Members’ Benefits and special privileges. |
Includes all the benefits of Dual/Family membership, plus:
- Membership card granting unlimited free admission for two guests
- Four additional one-time Museum Guest Passes (six total)
- Four evenings of exclusive Member Previews for all major exhibitions
- 20% discounted subscriptions to Aperture Magazine
- Members-only gallery talks and tours
- $10 Gift Certificate for MOPA Store ($35 purchase or higher)
- Membership to the North American Museum Program (access to benefits and discounts to over 350 cultural institutions nationwide)
- $75 coupon for printing at George’s Camera and Video Exchange
| Silver ($250)$202 tax-deductible Go behind the scenes! Receive a private tour of the permanent collections with the Director. |
Includes all the benefits of Photographer membership, plus:
- Two additional one-time Museum Guest Passes (8 total)
- $20 Gift certificate on MOPA Store purchases ($70 purchase or higher)
- Private viewings on specially scheduled days while the Museum is closed to the public
- Special one-time cost value purchase, (up to $150) at George’s Camera and Video Exchange
Platinum ($500)$425 tax-deductible Bring guests to exclusive VIP Receptions and private film screenings, plus, private gallery tours with the artists and Director. |
Includes all the benefits of Silver membership, plus:
- Unlimited one-time Museum Guest Passes (provided upon request)
- Complimentary one-year Dual membership to the recipient(s) of your choice
- Exclusive VIP invites to Members’ Special Receptions, which may include artist appearances, lectures and book signings
- Privileged VIP access and reserved theater seating at special engagements and Artist Talks
- Review of your personal photographic portfolio by the Director
- Special one-time cost value purchase, (up to $500) at George’s Camera and Video Exchange
Supporting Memberships
Photo Forum ($1000 - $4999)$910 tax-deductible Exclusive opportunities for collecting and learning will be afforded through fascinating local and national photography-focused adventures! |
Photo Forum benefits include:
- Exclusive invitations to photography-focused events, artist receptions and studio visits
- Invitations to all VIP opening night receptions
- VIP Invitations with reserved seating to all lectures (RSVP required)
- Behind-the-scenes tour with the Director and Artists
- Invitation to the annual acquisitions dinner*
- National travel opportunities led by MOPA’s Director, providing access to private collections, artist studios and other exclusive experiences*
- 20% MOPA Store discount
- Annual membership card with privileges at museums around the U.S.
*Additional costs apply.
Collectors’ Salon ($5000+)$4,670 tax-deductible Gain unprecedented access to art and artists through VIP events and experiences, including salon-style receptions throughout the year. Each exclusive event will be hosted in a private home providing donors an intimate opportunity to engage with artists, collectors and fellow members. |
Collectors’ Salon Benefits include:
- Invitations to all annual Salon receptions
- Invitations to all VIP opening night receptions
- VIP invitations with reserved seating to all lectures (RSVP required)
- Behind-the-scenes tour with Director and artists
- Invitation to the annual acquisitions dinner
- International travel led by MOPA’s Director, with access to the best private collections, artist studios, VIP Art Fair access and other exclusive experiences*
- 20% MOPA Store discount
- Annual membership card with privileges at museums around the U.S.
- Access to all Photo Forum benefits and events
*Additional costs apply.
