American Friends

American Friends

The American Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery enables American donors to support the Gallery's ambitious curatorial, education and conservation initiatives in a tax efficient way.

Our Vision

Dulwich Picture Gallery is a world class institution and an international destination for anyone who loves fine art. Its aim is to make fine art accessible to everyone.

The mission of the American Friends of the Dulwich Picture Gallery is to realise this vision – to further relationships and cultural exchange between Dulwich Picture Gallery and its many American friends and supporters.

The American Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery welcomes gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations who wish to secure the success of the Gallery. We invite you to join us.

The American Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery is a not-for-profit corporation under US law, exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code 1986, and is incorporated in Delaware. Contributions to AFDPG are usually tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Individual Programs:

Gainsborough Circle

• VIP tours with the curator and reception with the Director for three exhibitions each year

• Two special “after hours” visits to other collections or museums each year

• Free admission to the Gallery and its exhibitions.

Rembrandt Circle

• Invitation to the annual Desenfans black-tie dinner in the Gallery

• A trip abroad, at cost, providing special access to private collections and public galleries

• Private views for each new exhibition with a curator led tour

• Exclusive access to the Gallery, Curator and Collection

• Two annual visits to other galleries, private collections or artists’ studios

• Free admission to the Gallery and its exhibitions

PLUS:

• Invitations to any special American DPG events in the US and the UK

Founding Benefactor

All benefits of the Rembrandt Circle plus additional exclusive benefits including:

• Opportunity to host a private Curator-led tour of the Gallery for up to ten guests

• Free and exclusive use of historic galleries, Linbury Room, Café, and/or gardens for a reception or dinner at cost

• Crediting as Founding Benefactor of American Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery

For more information regarding the American Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery, or if you would like to find out more information about other ways of supporting the Gallery, please contact the Development Officer on 020 8299 8725 or send an email to the Development Department via the Contact Us page.