Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends member Stephen Globus with actress Rinko Kikuchi and director Alejandro González Iñárritu at a special preview screening of Babel. © George Hirose.
Circle of Friends giving begins at $1,000 and allows you to focus your gift either on particular programs or to support our full range of programming. Donors contributing $2,000 or more to the gallery will be recognized as Friends of the Gallery.
Circle of Friends members are invited to private tours of the Gallery, receptions with artists, and otherwise enjoy unparalleled access to the Society’s programs. Join a community of individuals who share your passion for the arts and culture of Japan.
Patron Circle ($1,000 - 2,499)
Our Patron Circle members play a pivotal role in the success of our programs.
- Two membership cards
- Invitations to private cocktail parties, receptions, and gallery tours with curators and artists
- Acknowledgment in Japan Society’s annual report
- Invitation to annual New Year's party
- Complimentary ticket offers throughout the year
- Discounts on Corporate Program events
- Two complimentary exhibition catalogues each year
- Two complimentary gallery passes for each exhibition
- Discounts provided by Japan Society neighborhood restaurants
- One Individual ($60) gift membership for the person of your choice
- Discounted tickets to box office events
- Free admission to all gallery exhibitions
- 10% off all Japan Society Shop purchases
- Discounts on classes at the Toyota Language Center
- Free use of the C.V. Starr Library
- Subscription to bi-monthly Japan Society Calendar of Events
1854 Circle ($2,500 - 4,999)
The 1854 Circle commemorates the 1854 U.S.-Japan Treaty of Peace and Amity (Treaty of Kanagawa) affirming a "sincere and cordial amity" between the peoples of the United States and Japan.
All Patron Circle benefits plus:
- Invitations to exclusive receptions with corporate executives and visiting dignitaries
- Personal ticket assistance for public programs
Junzo Yoshimura Circle ($5,000 - 9,999)
The Junzo Yoshimura Circle honors the architect of Japan Society's building, which was built in 1971.
All 1854 Circle benefits plus:
- Invitation to a private lunch with Japan Society's president
- Priority seating at Japan Society events
Major gift contributions at $10,000 and above are most appreciated and will significantly help fund Society programs. Special benefits accommodate these giving levels. To learn more about additional giving opportunities, please call Karen Sorensen, Director of Individual Giving, at (212) 715-1261.
Lindsay Russell Circle ($10,000 - 24,999)
Honoring Lindsay Russell (President, 1910-19), who declared the establishment of Japan Society in 1907.
John D. Rockefeller 3rd Circle ($25,000 and above)
Honoring John D. Rockefeller 3rd (President and Chairman, 1952-78) and his legacy of leadership.
Japan Society is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization described in Section 501 ©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to Japan Society are deductible to the extent allowed by law. Certain goods and services provided in exchange for a donation may reduce the amount of a donor's charitable deduction. If you wish to make a donation but receive no benefits in return, please contact Japan Society.