Collection Connections
All Partners are invited to tune in for this series of 30-minute virtual programs that give a behind-the-scenes look at our work and collections.
Become a PartnerSupport the Walters
When you make a gift to the Walters Art Museum, you provide critical support for our mission to bring people and art together for enjoyment, discovery, and learning. By making a gift, you become a Partner of the Walters.
“I give to the Walters because it’s an important cultural treasure for Baltimore and its people.”
Partnership
Partnership is the Walters’ membership program, and there is no minimum gift to join. You can support the museum with your donation, your ideas, or your time. Partnership invites you not just to give, but to belong.
Ways to Give
The Walters is a not-for-profit organization and is supported by generous people like you. There are many ways to sustain the Walters, including through one-time financial gifts, planned giving, and volunteering.
Exclusive Events
Events at the Walters bring together a community of people who share a deep commitment to keeping art accessible and free for all. By joining us, you become part of the story—helping shape the future of a cultural treasure that has belonged to Baltimore for over a century.
Annual State of the Art Event
All Partners can hear directly from museum leadership about current projects and upcoming initiatives at this annual event.
Become a PartnerExhibition Preview Days
Partners who give $5 or more can enjoy dedicated days to see upcoming special exhibitions before they open to the public.
Become a PartnerBenefits of Enhanced Giving
We invite our Partners who choose to give at a higher level to connect with the Walters at an exciting array of select events throughout the year to show our gratitude for their enhanced contributions.
Insider Museum Programs
Partners who give $500+ will receive special perks when you come to the Walters’ public festivals.
Patron’s Choice Reception and Tours
Partners who give $1,000+ can experience the Walters collections through customized gallery talks led by curators, conservators, and exhibition team members. Guests enjoy a light reception and the opportunity to connect with other patrons and museum leadership during an evening of art appreciation.
Exhibition Preview Receptions
Partners who give $5,000+ as individuals or $1,000+ as Business Partners are invited to an exclusive reception for donors to preview an exhibition before it opens to the public and celebrate with museum leadership, artists, sponsors, and lenders.
Corporate Art Hour
Business Partners who give $1,000+ receive invitations to a tailored, hour-long program with a guided tour, followed by light refreshments. These events are perfect for busy professionals who seek a taste of art and networking.
Corporate Happy Hour
Business Partners who give $1,000+ are welcomed at an annual Corporate Happy Hour that offers an opportunity to entertain clients or employees in an evening of networking, refreshments, and art tours.
Legacy Society Event
This annual luncheon or brunch is held to honor and appreciate members of the Walters Legacy Society, who have identified their intention to include the Walters Art Museum in their estate plans.