Become a Member or Business Member

Enhance YOUR Kate Experience Through Membership!

All Membership benefits are valid for one year from the date of the initial contribution

Memberships are tax-deductible contributions and can be purchased through cash, check, credit card, gift of stock, or a Donor Advised Fund.

Does your employer match gifts? You can double your Membership contribution when you notify your matching gift program of your donation! For additional information, please contact the Development Office at (860) 510-0473 or email us.

Learn more about the Museum Insider Membership program, where your support directly benefits the Katharine Hepburn Museum.

If you would like to purchase a gift Membership, please contact the Membership Coordinator at 860-510-0473 ext. 205.

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, EIN #51-0646562.

Memberships

Friend* – $50
– Purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public**
– 10% discount at the Kate Gift Shop

*As of January 1, 2027, the Friend level will be retired. Current and new Friend Members who join before that date will receive benefits for one year from the donation date. As our Membership community grows, we are focusing enhanced benefits and experiences within remaining tiers.

Nominee – $100
All of the above, plus:
– $1 off each item at the Kate bar with Digital Member Discount Card (discount cards are emailed directly to you)
– One-time 10% discount on a show ticket purchase (must contact the Box Office to redeem – not redeemable online.)
– Two complimentary tickets to Kate Discovery Night events, featuring a diverse roster of new artists
– Invitation to the annual Member Reception (typically in the late spring)
– Listing in the online Honor Roll

Best Supporting Actor – $250
All of the above, plus:
– 10% discount on all show ticket purchases
– Ticket exchange privileges with 48 hrs. notice (exceptions, additional costs may apply)***
– Invitations to the Kate Marquee Club hospitality suite (based on availability and staffing; sent via email)
– Listing on the Kate lobby Membership Plaque

Best Leading Actor – $500
All of the above, plus:
– Priority invitation to the Kate Marquee Club
– Opportunity to reserve the Marquee Club for a private event. (based on availability and staffing, additional costs may apply)

Tony Circle – $1,000
All of the above, plus:
– Invitation to a Coffee & Conversation morning gathering with the Executive Director

Golden Globe Circle – $2,500
All of the above, plus:
– Invitation to the annual Celebrate the Kate year in review reception

Emmy Circle – $5,000
All of the above

Oscar Circle – $10,000
All of the above

Kennedy Center Circle – $25,000
All of the above

**Pre-sale email announcements are generally sent on Wednesdays and offer 48 hours of Member pre-sale opportunities. Some restrictions may apply.
***Exceptions/additional costs may apply.

– Digital Kate Member Discount cards are emailed to Nominee level Members and up –

Benefits are subject to change. The Kate reserves the right to revoke a Membership for which fraudulent use is suspected.

Business Memberships

Click on the link to view the 2026 Kate Directory on the Kate website.

The hardcopy version of the Kate Business Directory is updated quarterly and is available in the Kate lobby at all shows and events.

Basic Business Member – $250
-Purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public*
-10% discount on all show ticket purchases and ticket exchange privileges with 48 hrs. notice**
-Invitation to the Marquee Club hospitality suite (based on capacity; sent via email)
-Listing on the Kate lobby Corporate Plaque and the online Honor Roll
-$1 off each item at the Kate bar with Member Discount Card (now DIGITAL!)
-Two complimentary tickets to Kate Discovery Night events, featuring a diverse roster of new artists
-Invitation to annual Member Reception
-Listing in the Kate Business Member Directory (online and hardcopy)

Director Business Member – $500
All of the above, plus:
– Half-page color ad in the Kate Business Member Directory (online and hardcopy)

Patron Business Member – $1,000
All of the Basic benefits, plus:
-Full-page color ad in the Kate Business Member Directory (online and hardcopy)
-Listing on the bi-monthly Kate direct mail brochure

Patron Business Sustainer – $2,500
All of the Patron benefits, plus:
-Acknowledgement as a Lead Sponsor for one show per year, which includes 4 complimentary tickets, opportunity to welcome the audience during the curtain speech, listing and hyperlink on the selected show page, and special lobby signage.

The Official Wine of the Marquee Club