The Friends of British Art are art lovers who share a deep interest in British art and are passionate about advancing the work of the YCBA.
About the Friends of British Art
The patron group launched in 1987 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the YCBA’s opening. The Friends of British Art contribute to the YCBA’s mission by supporting new acquisitions, programming, and initiatives to expand access to the museum and its collection.
Join the Friends of British Art and enjoy exclusive benefits such as:
- Private visits to the YCBA and other museums, galleries, and collections
- Behind-the-scenes tours
- Intimate conversations with artists and curators
- Invitations to exhibition previews, special programming, and other events
- Discounts on YCBA publications and products
- Recognition in YCBA donor listings
- Plus all the benefits of the museum’s free membership tier
Friends support the YCBA by making a contribution starting at $1,500 for an individual and $2,500 for a couple. Recent Yale University graduates (within five years) are invited to join for $1,000. Friends contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
To become a friend or for more information, please contact ycba.donors@yale.edu.