Special Events for Members

Invitations Just for Members

Taft Museum of Art memberships include admission to the collection galleries, exhibitions, and access to special events! You can also engage with the museum and support community efforts through celebrations such as the annual fundraiser gala and more. Discover the upcoming line-up below. 

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Opening Night | Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White

February 5 | 4–7 p.m.

Join the Taft Museum of Art for Opening Night of Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White! Organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Rembrandt House Museum, Amsterdam.
Member Exhibition Preview | 4-5:30 p.m.
Members are invited to indulge in a special, early access preview including light bites and drinks available for purchase, coupled with one complimentary drink ticket per member. Please note: we are a cashless museum. Rembrandt exhibition doors open at 4 p.m. to members.
Public Preview and Signature Talk | 6-7 p.m.
Hear from Epco Runia, curator of the exhibition and Head of Collections at the Rembrandt House Museum, who will share his insights on the show. Open to members and the public.  Non-members can preview the exhibition starting at 5:30 p.m., the talk begins at 6 p.m. in Luther Hall.
Reservations required. Complimentary for members (includes member preview and admission to Signature Talk). $10 for non-members (Includes admission to Public Preview and Signature Talk only). Valet included.

Members' Preview Day & Tour

February 6 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tour at 11 a.m.

Experience Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White before the general public during a member-exclusive preview day. Join us for a Curator Tour at 11 a.m. with Taft Museum of Art Curator, Tamera Lenz Muente. Reservations required. Complimentary for Members and guests of Members with a guest pass. 

Save the Date

Black and White Bash: A Night at the Taft

Friday, May 1 | 7–11 p.m.

This year's gala celebrates the striking contrast and classic sophistication of black and white as we showcase our current exhibition Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and WhiteIndulge in an elevated culinary experience featuring a tantalizing array of gourmet delicacies, sip handcrafted cocktails, and enjoy the high-energy entertainment of dueling pianos, complete with singing, dancing, and unforgettable moments. 

This fundraiser supports the many education programs the Taft provides to our community, including:

More to Discover

A Party That Makes a Difference: The Record-Breaking 2025 Taft Fundraising Gala

The Taft's 2025 Fundraising Gala is a party that makes a difference. The tropical, 1960s-themed event grossed over $320,000 for another record-breaking year, raising funds to help support Taft’s many free educational programs such as Art for All, Artists Reaching Classrooms, and Family Fundays.

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