Membership

Join Us

As a bold not-for-profit publisher, Aperture relies on the support of members to amplify the voices of artists and thinkers who make a difference through photography. Founded in 1952 by a collective of photographers and writers who envisioned “a common ground for the advancement of photography,” Aperture continues to build on this legacy through our flagship magazine, books, photo awards, limited-edition prints, exhibitions, and educational events, bringing together an international community of curious enthusiasts.

When you become a member, your tax-deductible donation underwrites our mission, elevating inspiring achievements in the field and bringing new understanding to the history and future of the medium.

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Join Us

As a bold not-for-profit publisher, Aperture relies on the support of members to amplify the voices of artists and thinkers who make a difference through photography. Founded in 1952 by a collective of photographers and writers who envisioned “a common ground for the advancement of photography,” Aperture continues to build on this legacy through our flagship magazine, books, photo awards, limited-edition prints, exhibitions, and educational events, bringing together an international community of curious enthusiasts.

When you become a member, your tax-deductible donation underwrites our mission, elevating inspiring achievements in the field and bringing new understanding to the history and future of the medium.

$250.00

Friend

Join Gift

Stay in the know of all the happenings at Aperture.

Benefits include:

  • Aperture magazine subscription
  • Invitations to select member-only events, including gallery walks and more
  • 30% off Aperture publications (some exceptions apply)
  • Aperture PhotoBook Club membership

Estimated value of goods and services provided is $75, subject to any limitation prescribed by law.

$250.00

Connect Council

Join Gift

For photography and photobook enthusiasts ages twenty-one to forty.

Includes all Friend benefits, plus:

  • VIP passes to select art fairs and more

Estimated value of goods and services provided is $75, subject to any limitation prescribed by law.

$1,000.00

Patron Circle

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Connect with others at local, domestic, and international gatherings, including the annual Paris Photo–Aperture patron trip.

Includes all Connect Council benefits, plus:

  • Invitations to events for members at the Patron Circle level, including gallery walks, studio visits, cocktail events, and VIP passes to select art fairs around the globe
  • One signed, newly released Aperture publication
  • Exclusive invitations to special programming around Paris Photo
  • Recognition in Aperture magazine and on Aperture’s online support page

Estimated value of goods and services provided is $155 subject to any limitation prescribed by law.

$2,500.00

Benefactor Circle

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Receive access to additional events and further support our ambitious programs.

Includes all Patron Circle benefits, plus:

  • Invitations to events for members at the Benefactor Circle level, including gallery walks, studio visits, cocktail events, exhibition openings, VIP passes to select art fairs around the globe, and more
  • 10% discount on select limited‐edition prints (restrictions apply)

Estimated value of goods and services provided is $155, subject to any limitation prescribed by law.

$10,000.00

Paul Strand Circle

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Join this esteemed group, named in honor of a beloved figure in photography’s history whose estate has long supported Aperture’s mission.

Includes all Benefactor Circle benefits, plus:

  • Invitations to events for members at the Paul Strand Circle level, including gallery walks, studio visits, cocktail events, exhibition openings, VIP passes to select art fairs around the globe, and more
  • 15% discount on select limited‐edition prints (restrictions apply)
  • Option to receive one limited-edition print
  • Invitation to our annual Paul Strand Circle event

Estimated value of goods and services provided is $155 plus the fair market value of the print, subject to any limitation prescribed by law.

$25,000.00

Magazine Council

Join Gift

Celebrate and support Aperture’s flagship and award-winning magazine committed to excellence in photography.

Includes all Paul Strand Circle benefits, plus:

  • Invitations to all member-only events, including gallery walks, VIP passes to select art fairs around the globe, exhibition openings, select book openings, and Aperture magazine launch events with artists, editors, and writers
  • Recognition on the masthead of Aperture magazine
  • Annual dinner with the Executive Director

Estimated value of goods and services provided is $155 plus the fair market value of the print, subject to any limitation prescribed by law.

Questions?

Please contact 212.946.7146 or

membership@aperture.org