Formerly "Gesellschaft der Freunde der Neuen Galerie"

Association of Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Joanneum

The Association of Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Joanneum is an important forum for the public support of the institution's basic ideas: collecting, preserving, researching and promoting, exhibiting and presenting art. Founded in 1946 as the "Gesellschaft der Freunde der Neuen Galerie" ("Society of Friends of the Neue Galerie"), the association plays an active role in shaping the cultural life of the province of Styria. Through its idealistic and financial support, it contributes to the promotion of the fine and visual arts, thus building a bridge between art and society by discussing social, economic, socio-political and aesthetic issues that are of fundamental relevance to both sides.

In the Neue Galerie and the Kunsthaus Graz at the Universalmuseum Joanneum, where members can engage with contemporary art, they experience an extraordinary approach to art through direct contact with artists, collectors and internationally renowned theorists. The association's wide-ranging activities include the promotion of publications and academic programmes to accompany exhibitions (symposia, lectures), the production of artists' editions (e.g. Robert Wilson, Marina Apollonio) and the award of the Wilfried Kreiner Prize.

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Become a Member!

By becoming a member of the Association of Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Joanneum, you can make a decisive contribution to the future of the Neue Galerie and the Kunsthaus. Membership allows for an updated and expanded commitment to modern and contemporary art in Styria. You bring art to the public, promote communication between art lovers and dialogue between different art forms. It is only through your contributions and donations that the Neue Galerie Graz can acquire important works for its collection of contemporary art.

Your benefits as a member

Your benefits as a member of the Association of Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Joanneum:

Free admission to the exhibitions of the Neue Galerie and the Kunsthaus Graz

Free admission to all events organised by the Association of Friends

Invitation to exhibition previews and information on all events at the Neue Galerie and Kunsthaus Graz (exhibition openings, artist talks, symposia, film evenings, artist talks, lecture series, etc.).

As a member of the association, you can obtain membership of Club Joanneum for just €20 (to take advantage of this offer, please request the Club Joanneum order form or the order link for association members).

Association members receive a 5% discount on the purchase of external publications, a 10% discount on self-published books (UMJ catalogues) and a 10% discount on other shop items in all UMJ shops.

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In addition to the above-mentioned benefits for donors, sponsors, patrons and annual pass members:

Discounted purchase of all catalogues and printed publications published by the association, and purchase of all artist editions at a special price.

Acquisition of membership

You can choose from a variety of membership options tailored to your situation. Find out which option suits you best!

Full Member 50 € per year

Partner of a Full Member € 25 per year

Senior Citizen 25 € per year

Student 15 € per year

Patron € 250 per year

Sponsor 2.000 € one-off payment

Founder € 7,500 one-off payment

Send us your membership application by e-mail or mail. Your membership fee is payable by bank transfer to:

Verein der Freunde der modernen und zeitgenössischen Kunst am Joanneum

IBAN: AT502081500000175000
BIC: STSPAT2G

You will receive your membership card upon receipt of payment.
 

Your membership makes a difference in art and society

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Acquisitions by the Association of Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Joanneum

The Association of Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Joanneum has been supporting the collection of the Neue Galerie Graz for several decades.

One of the Association's main focuses is to acquire works by international contemporary artists whose works don't fall within the scope of the museum's other sponsoring activities, which are primarily reserved for Styrian and Austrian art. In this way, the association's acquisition activities have made a significant contribution to the internationalisation of the Neue Galerie Graz collection, whereby the obvious cross-connections between Austrian and international art are also evident in the collection of the Neue Galerie Graz.

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Association of Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Joanneum

Address

Joanneumsviertel 2
8010 Graz

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