The 1882 Circle and President's Circle
The President’s Circle and 1882 Circle comprise the top levels of membership at the PMA. Their members are highly regarded for their vital, unrestricted annual support of $10,000 or more to the operating budget, their insights, and their passion for the PMA and for arts and culture in Maine.
Members of these groups are leaders in the PMA family and enjoy opportunities for special programs in addition to unique access to the collection and staff.
1882 Circle ($10,000)
Opportunity to arrange a special docent led tour of the Winslow Homer Studio for up to 10 guests
Invitation to the annual 1882 Circle, President’s Circle, and Trustees Dinner
Opportunity to arrange a private tour of the PMA collection or a special exhibition with the Judy and Leonard Lauder Director
President’s Circle ($25,000 and above)
All benefits offered at the 1882 Circle level, plus:
Invitations to intimate dinners with the Judy and Leonard Lauder Director featuring artists, visiting scholars, and guest lecturers
One complimentary exhibition catalogue chosen by the Judy and Leonard Lauder Director
Additional Benefits:
Free admission at the PMA and more than 1,000 art museums around the country through MARP (Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program), NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum), and ROAM (Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums)
Free admission for all guests of Director’s Circle members during each visit to the PMA (everyone 21 and under gets into the PMA for free thanks to the Susie Konkel Pass)
Two membership cards + key fob
OR receive a digital membership card to replace a traditional hard plastic card
Free admission to Sunday matinee PMA Films (maximum two tickets per membership per visit)
new! Ability to purchase discounted guest passes to present as gifts to family and friends
Invitations to Evening Previews and Opening Receptions with the Judy and Leonard Lauder Director celebrating major exhibitions
Invitations to exclusive programs featuring artists, curators, and the Judy and Leonard Lauder Director
Invitations to attend the annual Summer Lawn Party and the Holiday Open House
new! Invitations to intimate curator-led tours of select exhibitions
Opportunity to participate in the PMA’s travel program with the Judy and Leonard Lauder Director and PMA curators
One complimentary Individual level gift membership ($60 value)
Complimentary event parking during select Director’s Circle events
new! Complimentary VIP passes and opportunity for special tours to select art fairs, such as the AIPAD Photography Show, Art Basel Miami Beach, Art Frieze New York, and Expo Chicago
Listing on the donor plasma in the Selma Wolf Black Great Hall and in the annual report
10% discount in the PMA Store and the PMA Café by The Black Tie Company and additional discounts during Double Discount Days and Member Appreciation Days
For questions on the 1882 Circle or President’s Circle, please contact Elizabeth Jones, Deputy Director and Director of External Affairs, at (207) 699-4543 or ejones@portlandmuseum.org.
President’s Circle
Anonymous (2)
Jeannine Atkins and Peter Laird
Isabelle and Scott Black
Maury and Joseph Bohan
Joan Carpenter Troccoli and Robert Troccoli
Dan Emery
Eileen Gillespie and Timothy Fahey
Adah Ginn
Judith Glickman Lauder and Leonard Lauder
Cyrus Y. Hagge and Jessica Tomlinson
Douglas and Sharyn Howell
Robert and Dorothy King
Suzanne C. Kohlberg†
Harry W. Konkel†
Susie Konkel
Karen L. McDonald
Robert and Elizabeth Nanovic
Robert and Jill Nesher
Vince and Ann Oliviero
Christina F. Petra
Michael Rancourt
Karen and Stuart Watson
Margaret H. Wise
†deceased
*List as of May 6, 2024
1882 Circle
Anonymous (2)
Charlton and Eleanor Ames
Edward and Sarah Baker
Susan Bateson and Stephen Fuller
Daniel N. Crewe
Heather J. English
Roger and Jane Goodell
Robert and Sarah Gould
John and Hilary Isacke
Jeffrey and Judith Kane
Louis Matis and Anthony Calamua †
Elizabeth T. McCandless
Nion McEvoy and Leslie Berriman
D. Suzi Osher
Dr. Harold Osher †
Leslie B. Otten
Thomas A. Petrie and Jane A. Petrie
Eric Richter and Charles Shoener
Christopher and Maggie Robinson
Melissa and Matt Rubel
Bill and Peggy Ryan
Stewart and Elizabeth Strawbridge
Isabella Stumpf and William Williams
Andrew and Nesrin Tisdale
Owen W. and Anna H. Wells
William B. Williamson
Amy Woodhouse and Tobey Scott
Amy Yasko
Michael and Nina Zilkha
†deceased
*List as of February 6, 2024