Americas Society
Council of the Americas
Uniting opinion leaders to exchange ideas and create solutions to the challenges of the Americas today
President's Circle
President's Circle | Cultural Circle
Join a distinguished group of individuals and engage in private discussions with political dignitaries, business leaders, policy makers, and cultural figures. Members of the President’s Circle are invited to exclusive events in New York, Washington, D.C., Miami, and throughout the Americas and are presented with the opportunity to join AS/COA working groups.
President’s Circle membership is individual, not transferable. Membership runs for a 12 month period from the time of joining.
Membership Levels & Benefits
Platinum Benefactor
Contribution of: $25,000 ($23,270 tax-deductible)
- Private briefings by the president of Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA) and/or senior team on current cultural, economic, and political affairs of the Western Hemisphere.
- Select invitations to small private dinners given by the president of AS/COA at her personal residence.
- Priority invitations to select elite off-the-record, private meetings with heads of state, government officials, business and cultural leaders.
- Opportunity to join and sponsor AS/COA working groups and their programs.
- Complimentary invitations for the member and one guest to the Annual Inaugural Dinner attended by the boards of directors of the Americas Society and the Council of the Americas, and diplomatic community.
- Use of Americas Society’s landmark Park Avenue headquarters for one private event at the special President’s Circle member rate (based on availability and additional facilities charges may apply).
- Opportunity to host a private exhibition viewing in our gallery for up to 15 guests. (Subject to availability from Americas Society’s Visual Arts Department).
- Complimentary access to all cultural programs, exhibitions, and performances, with special access to post-event receptions to meet featured artists, including VIP Visual Arts exhibition previews and other VIP culture events, for the member and 3 guests, in New York City, Washington, DC, and Miami.
- Invitations to public policy programs in New York City, Washington, DC, Miami, and Latin America, including admission at member rate to Council of the Americas’ Annual Washington Conference, Latin American Cities Conferences, and public events hosted in honor of presidents of the Americas.
- Complimentary one-year subscriptions to Americas Quarterly, Visual Arts publications, and one copy of Music of the Americas' CD featuring exclusive recordings of Americas Society’s performances.
- Acknowledgement in AS/COA's Annual Report.
Gold Benefactor
Contribution of: $15,000 ($13,270 tax-deductible)
- Opportunity to join and sponsor AS/COA working groups and their programs.
- Complimentary invitations for the member and one guest to the Annual Inaugural Dinner attended by the boards of directors of the Americas Society and the Council of the Americas, and diplomatic community.
- Invitations to select elite off-the-record, private meetings with government officials, business and cultural leaders, including select private meetings with presidents of the Americas.
- Use of Americas Society’s landmark Park Avenue headquarters for one private event at the special President’s Circle member rate (based on availability and additional facilities charges may apply).
- Opportunity to host a private exhibition viewing in our gallery for up to 15 guests. (Subject to availability from Americas Society’s Visual Arts Department).
- Complimentary access to all cultural programs, exhibitions, and performances, with special access to post-event receptions to meet featured artists, including VIP Visual Arts exhibition previews and other VIP culture events, for the member and 3 guests, in New York City, Washington, DC, and Miami.
- Invitations to public policy programs in New York City, Washington, DC, Miami, and Latin America, including admission at member rate to Council of the Americas’ Annual Washington Conference, Latin American Cities Conferences, and public events hosted in honor of presidents of the Americas.
- Complimentary one-year subscriptions to Americas Quarterly, Visual Arts publications, and one copy of Music of the Americas' CD featuring exclusive recordings of Americas Society’s performances.
- Acknowledgement in AS/COA's Annual Report.
Silver Benefactor
Contribution of: $10,000 ($8,270 tax-deductible)
- Opportunity to join select AS/COA working groups.
- Invitations to select off-the-record, private meetings with government officials, business and cultural leaders.
- Use of Americas Society’s landmark Park Avenue headquarters for one private event at the special President’s Circle member rate (based on availability and additional facilities charges may apply).
- Opportunity to host a private exhibition viewing in our gallery for up to 15 guests. (Subject to availability from Americas Society’s Visual Arts Department).
- Complimentary access to all cultural programs, exhibitions, and performances, with special access to post-event receptions to meet featured artists, including VIP Visual Arts exhibition previews and other VIP culture events, for the member and 3 guests, in New York City, Washington, DC, and Miami.
- Invitations to public policy programs in New York City, Washington, DC, Miami, and Latin America, including admission at member rate to Council of the Americas’ Annual Washington Conference, Latin American Cities Conferences, and public events hosted in honor of presidents of the Americas.
- Complimentary one-year subscriptions to Americas Quarterly, Visual Arts publications, and one copy of Music of the Americas' CD featuring exclusive recordings of Americas Society’s performances.
- Acknowledgement in AS/COA's Annual Report.
Learn about other membership options
Cultural Circle
With a passion for preserving and promoting the arts and culture of the Americas, members of the Cultural Circle enjoy complimentary access to over 60 vibrant and diverse culture programs per year. Members meet leading and emerging artists, musicians, curators, and scholars at our post-event receptions and participate in relevant and insightful policy programs featuring experts and opinion-makers.
Young Professionals of the Americas (YPA)
This international network connects young professionals around the latest trends in the Americas through its New York City and Miami chapters. Membership includes exclusive access to our networking and social events, such as private art tours, concerts, and intimate cafecitos with industry leaders around professional development.