Name: Swiss Institute
Address: 38 St Marks Pl, New York City, NY, 10003, USA
Telephone: (212) 925-2035
Price range: $

SI Benefactors enjoy privileged access to the contemporary art world, experiencing exclusive exhibitions, artist interactions, and specially curated programs while championing the Institute’s dedication to showcasing Swiss and international artists. Each Benefactor level unlocks a unique tier of benefits and bespoke events.

For more information, contact us via email at info@swissinstitute.net or call +1 (212) 925-2035.

Memberships

SI Community

$10 monthly / $100 one-time gift

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Become an SI Community member and ignite your passion for contemporary art. With this introductory membership, you'll receive exclusive access to the vibrant community of SI. Stay informed with regular email updates on our dynamic programs and exhibitions, and be invited to at least one exclusive SI event each year, where you'll mingle with fellow art enthusiasts and experience the contemporary art scene.

As a token of SI’s appreciation, you'll also receive a limited edition SI cap and a thoughtfully chosen SI published artist’s book to deepen your connection to the SI community.

Friends Of SI

$900 Individual / $1,600 Couple

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Friends of SI (FOSI) members foster meaningful connections not only with SI itself but also with fellow art enthusiasts. Through a series of art-focused social gatherings, exclusive artist studio visits, and engaging conversations, FOSI play a pivotal role in supporting SI’s endeavors, including artist commissions, exhibitions, and special projects both in New York City, Switzerland, and beyond.

Benefits:

Art-focused social opportunities
Exclusive artist studio visits, tours, and conversations
Limited edition SI Cap
Reserved seating at exclusive SI lunches and receptions
Art Basel Lunch invitation
Special notifications for SI events and curated gatherings
Recognition on website and donor wall as a Friend of SI

Patrons Of SI

$3,250

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Patrons of SI gain exclusive immersion into the world of emerging contemporary art, enjoying one-on-one interactions with curators, bespoke studio visits, and early access to rising artists. As a Patron, you will deepen your connection with SI through a rich array of intimate events, inspiring talks, and meticulously curated travel experiences, all centered around SI’s dynamic curatorial program.

Benefits (in addition to those listed for Friends of SI):

VIP passes and access to elite international art fairs and events
Access to bespoke, intimate social events exclusively for Patrons
Patron-only studio visits with artists
Personalized tours of exhibitions with senior curators
SI-curated travel opportunities
Recognition on our website and the donor wall as a distinguished Patron of SI

Director's Circle

$7,500

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The Director’s Circle offers an elevated patronage experience for those with a deep commitment to SI’s mission. As a member, you are invited to private luncheons and dinners with artists and curators, engaging in meaningful discourse. You will also enjoy a private tour of each of the 6 yearly shows at SI, led by the director Stefanie Hessler and artists, gaining an inside perspective on SI’s artistic process and vision. Curated travel opportunities alongside the director, artists, and senior staff provide unparalleled cultural exploration.

Benefits (in addition to those listed for Friends of SI and Patrons):

Intimate, private lunch/dinners with one-on-one introductions to thought leaders, artists, and leading curators
Private tours with director and artists
Bespoke travel opportunities with the director, artists and senior staff
Recognition on website and donor wall as members of Director’s Circle

Leadership Council

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Members of the Leadership Council amplify SI’s mission internationally, allowing SI to continue pursuing its forward-thinking curatorial program and keeping its doors open to all.

Leadership gifts are multi-year commitments with a minimum of 2 years.

Supporters at this level receive all Director’s Circle benefits, plus:

Pre-opening tour with SI Director and Exhibition Curator for all SI exhibitions
1 complimentary ticket to Annual Benefit
Receive all SI publications published throughout the year
Invitations to exclusive travel opportunities
Recognition on website and donor wall as members of the Leadership Council

Environmental Council

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The Environmental Council is pivotal in championing SI’s dedication to tackling institutional environmental challenges by incorporating art, curatorial practices, and forward-thinking initiatives. The Environmental Council serves as a catalyst for innovative solutions, providing a platform for emerging environmental solutions with the same artistic creativity, fostering new perspectives on established practices, and promoting awareness and appreciation for often-overlooked sustainable approaches through a curatorial lens. Together, we strive to weave environmental consciousness into the fabric of our institutions, creating a harmonious intersection of art, curatorial excellence, and sustainable solutions.

Education Council

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As part of our institutional commitment to education for kids, pre-teens, teens, families, adults, and seniors, SI assembles a select group of visionary individuals dedicated to learning for its Education Council.

This group is composed of active participants building upon SI’s nearly four-decade legacy of artistic experimentation.

The support provided by the Education Council ensures that SI’s ambitious educational projects and exhibitions continue to drive accessible change within the arts ecosystem while celebrating international contemporary artists at the forefront of sustainability.

SI extends its deepest gratitude to the following individuals for their generosity in supporting our mission

Board of Trustees

Maja Hoffmann
President

H.E. Ambassador Niculin Jäger
Honorary Chair

Michael Ringier
Treasurer

David Allemann
Olivier Audemars
Daniel Baumann
Philippe Bertherat
Francesco Bonami
Monique Burger
Simon Castets
Bice Curiger
Yan Du
Latifa Echakhch
Alexandra Economou
John Garcia
Sam Keller
Dominique Lévy
Christian Marclay
Nicolas Party
Richard Phillips
Iwan Wirth
Peggy Yeoh

Advisory Council

Francois Barras
Sherica Bryan
Dora Budor
Paul Cossu
Rosanna Flouty
Steven Johnson
Julien Nguyen
Raúl de Nieves
Mai-Thu Perret
Michael Wang

38 St Marks Alliance

LUMA Foundation
Stiftung Usine
Michael Ringier
Florian Gutzwiller
Monique & Max Burger
Iwan Wirth
Garcia Family Foundation
Nicoletta Fiorucci
Fundación Almine y Bernard Ruiz-Picasso para el Arte
Rachel & Jean-Pierre Lehmann
Dominique Lévy
Shelley Fox Aarons & Philip E. Aarons
Alexandra Economou
Suzanne & Eric Syz
Sarah Arison
Bridgitt Evans
Fabienne & Charles Abrecht
Peter Handschin
Martin Hatebur
Susanne von Meiss
Gaby Nahmani

Artist Vision Fund

Exhibitions are made possible in part by the SI Artist Vision Fund with leadership support from:

Board of Trustees
Becky and David Gochman
Nicoletta Fiorucci

Leadership Council

Yan Du
Nicoletta Fiorucci
Pierre-André Maus

Director’s Circle

Sarah Arison
Vamsi Dukkipati
Lena & Per Josefsson
Tina Kim
Rachel & Jean-Pierre Lehmann
Almine Rech & Bernard Ruiz-Picasso
Clarice O. Tavares
Nicole Timonier

Builders Council

Dayle Bechtler-Lustenberger
Massimo De Carlo, Milan / London / Hong Kong
Paula Cooper Gallery
Carolyn & Neil Coplan MD
Heather Flow
Gladstone Gallery
Xavier Hufkens
Lisson Gallery
David Kordansky
kurimanzutto
Sprüth Magers
Jack Bankowsky & Matthew Marks
Pace Gallery
Mathieu Paris
Metro Pictures
Eva Presenhuber
Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery
Peter and Adelaide Sutter de Vries

SI Architecture and Design Council

Annabelle Selldorf
Chair

Andreas Angelidakis
Marc Benda
Anna-Sophie Berger
Felix Burrichter
Alexandra Cunningham Cameron
Demisch Danant
Alia Farid
Fredi Fischli & Niels Olsen
Beatrice Galilee
Martino Stierli

Education Council

Fundación Almine y Bernard Ruiz-Picasso para el Arte
Co-Chair

Andrew Alexander
Dayle Bechtler-Lustenberger
Antonie Bertherat
Spencer Brownstone
Richard Cappellazzo
Julie Fischman
Franco Gotte
Severin Hacker
Christine Mack
Lily Mortimer
Will Palley
Clarice O. Tavares
Henrietta Tsui
Helen & Peter Warwick

Patrons of Swiss Institute

Shaune Arp
Dayle Bechtler-Lustenberger
Spencer Brownstone
Christine Halter-Oppelt & Amalaswintha Oppelt
Paul Judelson
Caroline Lang
Eva Presenhuber
Federica Simon
Siri Stolt-Nielsen

Friends of SI Switzerland Committee

Dayle Bechtler-Lustenberger
Co-Chair

Michèle Sandoz
Co-Chair

Marius Neuenschwander
Treasurer

Anne-Shelton Aaron
Shaune Arp
Nicolas Bernheim
Christine Halter-Oppelt
Sharon Merzbacher
Sabine Parenti
Oskar Weiss

Friends of SI US Committee

Alexandra Economou
Heather Flow
Olutade Olulade
Katja Zigerlig

Support

Individual Giving

Memberships

SI Community

Friends Of SI

Patrons Of SI

Director's Circle

Leadership Council

Environmental Council

Education Council

SI extends its deepest gratitude to the following individuals for their generosity in supporting our mission

Board of Trustees

Advisory Council

38 St Marks Alliance

Artist Vision Fund

Leadership Council

Director’s Circle

Builders Council

SI Architecture and Design Council

Education Council

Patrons of Swiss Institute

Friends of SI Switzerland Committee

Friends of SI US Committee

Friends of SI

SI gratefully acknowledges the TOY Family as Friends of SI