Membership
Unleash Your Western Spirit with access to all things old West, new West and true West!
Be at the center of the action and celebrations as we enter our 10-year anniversary in 2025. Join us as we continue the journey from the Old West to the New West, illuminating the past, as we embrace the future. You’ll be invited to the opening celebration of the Louis Sands IV Center, a 12,000–square–foot museum expansion that will serve as the new home for The Eddie Basha Collection and so much more. With unlimited admission all year long, you, your family, and your friends will be invited into a vibrant community with opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.
As a Western Spirit Member, you receive:
- Unlimited general admission for two adults
- Two guest passes
- Invitations to special Exhibition previews
- Priority registration access to all programs and events
- Up to 15% Discount at the Museum Store
- 15% Discount at Canopy Hotel Stays
- Digital Subscription to our Monthly Membership Newsletter
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- Unlimited admission for two adults and all youth 17 and younger.
- Two additional guest passes
- Complimentary Smithsonian Affiliate* Membership
- ROAM* Reciprocal Membership
- NARM* Membership
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Beyond the Membership Card: Expanding Your Horizon at Western Spirit through Sponsorship
Benefit from all that Western Spirit has to offer! Consider becoming a supporting member. Investing in Western Spirit’s mission will transform your membership into a dynamic and enriching experience. Embrace unique opportunities to learn, connect, grow, and discover a world of art that is waiting to be explored. Annual Sponsorships start as low as $500 and unlock even more benefits for you.
- Trailblazers - $500 - $2,499
- Pioneers - $2,500 - $9,999
- Creators - $10,000 - $24,999
- Wranglers - $25,000 - $49,999
- Mavericks - $50,000+
- Discounted access to Premium Programs
- Invitations to “White Glove Tours” and other exhibition events
- Concierge membership services
- Plus all Western Spirit “Core” Membership Benefits:
- Priority registration access to all programs and events
- Complimentary Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Included
- Complimentary ROAM* Reciprocal Membership
- Complimentary NARM* Membership
- Up to 15% Discount at Western Spirit Store
- 15% Canopy Hotel Discount
- Digital Subscription to our Monthly Membership Newsletter
- Discounted access to Premium Programs
- Invitations to “White Glove Tours” and other exhibition events
- Concierge membership services
- Invitations to Annual Donor Cocktail Party
- Complimentary Private Museum Tour
- Plus all Western Spirit “Core” Membership Benefits:
- Priority registration access to all programs and events
- Complimentary Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Included
- Complimentary ROAM* Reciprocal Membership
- Complimentary NARM* Membership
- Up to 15% Discount at Western Spirit Store
- 15% Canopy Hotel Discount
- Digital Subscription to our Monthly Membership Newsletter
- Invitations to “Hard Hat” Museum Tours
- Complimentary admission for all guests accompanied by member
- Name recognition on museum video screens
- Complimentary Access to Premium Programs
- Invitations to “White Glove Tours” and other exhibition events
- Concierge membership services
- Invitations to Annual Donor Cocktail Party
- Complimentary Private Museum Tour
- Plus all Western Spirit “Core” Membership Benefits:
- Priority registration access to all programs and events
- Complimentary Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Included
- Complimentary ROAM* Reciprocal Membership
- Complimentary NARM* Membership
- Up to 15% Discount at Western Spirit Store
- 15% Canopy Hotel Discount
- Digital Subscription to our Monthly Membership Newsletter
- Invitations to Private Artist & Exploratory Art Tour Events
- Complimentary Gift Membership options
- Name recognition on the “Spirit of the West” wall
- Invitations to “Hard Hat” Museum Tours
- Complimentary admission for all guests accompanied by member
- Name recognition on museum video screens
- Complimentary Access to Premium Programs
- Invitations to “White Glove Tours” and other exhibition events
- Concierge membership services
- Invitations to Annual Donor Cocktail Party
- Complimentary Private Museum Tour
- Plus all Western Spirit “Core” Membership Benefits:
- Priority registration access to all programs and events
- Complimentary Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Included
- Complimentary ROAM* Reciprocal Membership
- Complimentary NARM* Membership
- Up to 15% Discount at Western Spirit Store
- 15% Canopy Hotel Discount
- Digital Subscription to our Monthly Membership Newsletter
- Customizable benefit options, contact us for more details!
- Complimentary use of event space
- Invitations to Private Artist & Exploratory Art Tour Events
- Complimentary Gift Membership options
- Name recognition on the “Spirit of the West” wall
- Invitations to “Hard Hat” Museum Tours
- Complimentary admission for all guests accompanied by member
- Name recognition on museum video screens
- Complimentary Access to Premium Programs
- Invitations to “White Glove Tours” and other exhibition events
- Concierge membership services
- Invitations to Annual Donor Cocktail Party
- Complimentary Private Museum Tour
- Plus all Western Spirit “Core” Membership Benefits:
- Priority registration access to all programs and events
- Complimentary Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Included
- Complimentary ROAM* Reciprocal Membership
- Complimentary NARM* Membership
- Up to 15% Discount at Western Spirit Store
- 15% Canopy Hotel Discount
- Digital Subscription to our Monthly Membership Newsletter
Looking for a unique way to support the arts and make a lasting impact?
Western Spirit offers exciting sponsorship opportunities that align with your brand and values. As we continue to grow our dynamic public programs and commit to showcasing renowned artists and emerging talents, your support helps bring these experiences to life. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, your generous contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Sponsorships
Sarah Smith, Director of Development | (480) 720 – 5801 | ssmith@westernspirit.org
Smithsonian Affiliates
Visit more than 50 Affiliates through the Affiliate Reciprocal Membership program! This program a network of Smithsonian Affiliate organizations which have elected to participate in the reciprocal program and offer reciprocal benefits to other Smithsonian Affiliate members. Smithsonian Affiliate members from an Affiliate organization who present a current Smithsonian Affiliate membership card are entitled to benefits at participating Affiliate organizations.
ROAM
*We are a proud member of the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM). Museum memberships at the Contributing Level and above receive reciprocal membership to 300+ museum institutions in the U.S. and Canada. A current Scottsdale’s Museum of the West member card displaying a ROAM logo must be presented at participating museums to obtain reciprocal benefits, including free admission. Benefits vary based on institution. For a complete list of participating museums and benefits, please visit the ROAM website HERE.
NARM
Additionally, Western Spirit is a member of The North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM). There are more than 1,300 member institutions in six different countries for people with NARM-level benefits to explore. The NARM Association boasts an array of top-notch institutional members from arts and history museums to botanical gardens, children’s museums, science centers, and more. For a complete list of participating museums and benefits, please visit the NARM website HERE.
