Named in honor of renowned Chicago arts patron and Hyde Park Art Center Honorary Board Chair, Ruth Horwich, Ruth’s Circle is the Art Center’s group of dedicated annual supporters. Like Ruth, this group impacts Chicago’s art and artists directly and supports the Art Center’s ability to:
- Present 20 original exhibitions annually—supporting nearly 150 artists every year through this program;
- Reach over 3,000 youth through its outreach programs each year, plus provide free access to the Art Center’s onsite studio classes for talented south side youth—making an investment in the community and supporting Chicago’s next generation of artists;
- Give 600 students the chance to interact with contemporary art and artists through the Art Center’s field trip program;
- Host five resident artists from around the world, providing artists with the time and space to create—enriching Chicago’s cultural community;
- Remain accessible to the 45,000 people who walk through the Hyde Park Art Center’s doors every year by being free and open to the public seven days a week;
- And much more…
In recognition of your commitment, as a Ruth’s Circle member you will receive:
$25,000 CREATIVE LUMINARY
- All Leader member benefits
- Recognition as a Presenting Sponsor of the program of your choice
- Name recognition on the organization masthead
- Name or logo recognition in five annual course catalogs and three annual magazines
- A Sponsor table for 10 at the annual gala
$10,000 LEADER
- Recognition as a Lead Sponsor of the program of your choice (ex. The Center Program or Teen Photo)
- Lunch or drinks and a guided tour of the exhibition of your choice for you and a group of up to 15 people*
$5,000 CATALYST
- All Advocate member benefits
- Personal tour of the Art Center and exhibitions for up to 10 with a Director*
- All exhibition catalogs
$2,500 ADVOCATE
- All Investor member benefits
- Recognition as either an Artist Advocate or Education Advocate – related benefits include
- Special recognition of your contribution onsite, online, and in the Art Center’s triannual magazine
- Exclusive opportunities to view private collections, experience the teen programs and meet the students, and more
- Exclusive updates on programming relevant to you
$1,000 INVESTOR
- Recognition of your contribution on the donor wall, online, and in the Art Center’s triannual newsletter
- Invitation to the Art Center’s annual Ruth’s Circle members only event—such as a private collection tour, artist studio visit, or intimate dinner discussion that lends a behind the scenes look into Chicago’s dynamic art scene
- Invitations to exclusive Art Center events
*Please contact Maria Nelson at mnelson@hydeparkart.org to arrange the tour at least two weeks in advance.
