As we look back on a remarkable year of art, culture, and community, we’re grateful for one essential thing: the power of free access. Thanks to our supporters, our museum remains a place where everyone can experience art without barriers. From free admission and programs to workshops and parking, we’re committed to making art accessible to all. And now, we’re asking for your help to keep it that way.

We’re offering exclusive gifts at each donation level as a token of our appreciation. More below!

Focus of the Week: Support Free Admission

This week, we’re raising funds to maintain free admission for everyone, ensuring that art remains accessible to our entire community. Across the U.S., museum admission fees range from $10 to $30 per visit, but at Dallas Contemporary, over 20,000 visitors this year will have experienced art without any cost. We’re committed to providing a welcoming, barrier-free space for all to engage with contemporary art and creative experiences.

With your support, we can continue offering free access to thousands more.

Choose your gift

Donate $50

Gift: Yoshitomo Nara, Marching on a Butterbur Leaf

Value: $200

Details: Own a 24 x 18-inch lithograph by Yoshitomo Nara, designed for his career survey at Dallas Contemporary.

Donate $100

Gift: DC Library Collection

Value: $360

Details: Receive a curated collection of four catalogues from past exhibitions featuring Paolo Roversi: Birds, John Curin: Men, Ilya and Emila Kabakov: Paintings About Paintings, and Eric Fischel: If Art Could Talk.

Donate $250

Gift: Francesco Clemente Set of 6 Limited Edition Ceramic Plates

Value: $1,500

Details: Take home a set of ceramic plates by Francesco Clemente, celebrating his 2019 exhibition, Watchtowers, Keys, Threads, Gates.

Donate $1,000

Gift: Peter Halley, Twelve Cells

Value: $4,000

Details: Receive Twelve Cells, a low-relief print by Peter Halley, honoring his CELL GRIDS exhibition. Plus, the accompanying exhibition catalogue. Note: this work comes unframed.

How to Donate and Receive Your Gift

  • Online: Visit our donation page linked here. When you give, select your gift based on your donation level. (Shipping fees apply for gifts sent by mail.)

  • In-Person: Donate at DC’s shop with our visitor services team, where your gift can be prepared on-site.