The Crown Society
Join the Crown Society
The Mint Museum is a leading, innovative museum of international art and design committed to engaging and inspiring all members of our global community. In pursuit of this mission, the museum has launched the Crown Society, an annual giving circle encompassing museum patrons contributing at leadership levels of $1,200 or more towards the Mint Annual Fund. This Society serves as one of the preeminent forces behind the museum’s newly revitalized vision to become one of the most relevant and revered art museums in the country.
Membership Benefits
Crown Society patrons receive a membership to the museum as a benefit of their gift, in addition to many opportunities for deeper engagement with art, artists, touring exhibitions, and the Mint’s collections through a diverse schedule of events.
Each level includes the benefits of all preceding level.
SILVER CIRCLE
Silver Circle
$1,200 – $2,499
$150 is non-tax deductible
- A 1-year museum membership, which allows access at both locations for unlimited family members and guests accompanying Crown Society member. Guest passes and parking passes are also available upon request.
- Invitations to all VIP exhibition preview celebrations and programs
- $100 discount per ticket to The Mint Museum Spring Gala: Coveted Couture
- 20% discount at the Mint Museum Stores, and 10% discount at Mariposa restaurant
Recognition on donor panels, and in the annual report
GOLD CIRCLE
Gold Circle
$2,500 – $4,999
$150 is non-tax deductible
- All benefits of the Silver Circle
- One private curator or docent-led tour for up to 12 guests, upon request
PLATINUM CIRCLE
Platinum Circle
$5,000 – $7,499
$250 is non-tax deductible
- All benefits of the Gold Circle
- Invitations to the Crown Society Jewel Series, which includes special visits to private homes to view collections, and talks with visiting curators, gallery owners, and art industry professionals
PLATINUM PLUS CIRCLE
Donation of $7,500 – $9,999
$250 is non-tax deductible
- All benefits of the Platinum Circle
- Priority invitation to all travel opportunities with the Mint, including International travel
DIAMOND CIRCLE
Diamond Circle
$10,000 – $24,999
$450 is non-tax deductible
- All benefits of the Platinum Plus Circle
- Invitation to the Diamond Circle Dinner with Mint President & CEO
SAPPHIRE
Sapphire Circle
$25,000+
$450 is non-tax deductible
- All benefits of the Diamond Circle
- Choice of recognition as a sponsor of the exhibition Fashion Reimagined: Themes and Variations 1770 – Now at Mint Uptown, the exhibition Walter Scott Lenox and American Belleek at Mint Randolph, or the installation of the newly acquired Franklin Fifth Helena by Cynthia Talmadge at Mint Uptown
- Complimentary copy of each Mint Museum-produced publication
For questions or additional information, please contact Kitty Hall at 704.337.2034 or via email.
The Crown Society Travel Program: Art Adventures in Style
The Crown Society Travel Program offers our most generous and loyal Crown members domestic and international art-infused experiences that delight, enrich, and inspire even the most experienced traveler. Lead by Mint curators, President and CEO Todd A. Herman, PhD, and specialist guides, every trip through the Crown Society Travel Program elevates and enriches your connection to the creative world.
The Crown Society Supports
Dynamic Learning and Engagement Programs
The museum aims to act as thought leaders in learning to promote visual literacy, lifelong love of art and design, and the 21st century skills demanded in the new creative economy. The Mint Annual Fund ensures that students and teachers alike have the opportunity to engage with art and accomplish these goals.
Essential Community Outreach
At the heart of The Mint Museum’s work is the pursuit of achieving community-wide relevance through creating accessibility to art that provides transformative experiences for diverse audiences. The Mint Annual Fund will help support mission-critical outreach initiatives.
Top-Tier Personnel
The Mint Annual Fund ensures that the museum can commit resources to provide the long-term sustainability that enables the museum to deliver unparalleled excellence. This support allows The Mint Museum to maintain effective, efficient, and stakeholder-driven service to our community.
Renowned Exhibitions
The Mint Annual Fund provides the funds needed to deliver exceptional collections and exhibitions of innovative works of art and design. This support is critical to the museum’s ability to utilize new and creative approaches to collecting and exhibiting art and design.
Innovative Research And Scholarship
The Mint Annual Fund provides key funding for a variety of important research initiatives that are critical to the museum’s relevance and excellence. These initiatives advance scholarship in the field, as well as knowledge about the museum’s assets, programs, library, and museum archives.
SAPPHIRE CIRCLE
Bill and Robin Branstrom
Laura and Mike Grace
Mozelle DePass Griffith
Milton and Marshelette Prime
Mary Anne (M.A.) Rogers
Leigh-ann and Martin Sprock
Ann and Michael Tarwater
Curtis and Rocky Trenkelbach
DIAMOND CIRCLE
Mr. and Mrs. Weston M. Andress
Jennifer and Alex Bauer
Mary and Walter Beaver
Kelle and Len Botkin
Betsy and Alfred Brand
Sarah G. Cooper
Hillary and W. Fairfax Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. John Julian Culbertson
Susan and David Dooley
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Faison
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Fox
Ted Garner
Beverly and Jim Hance
Lucy and Hooper Hardison
Lauren A. Harkey
Chandra and Jimmie Johnson
Jill and Mark Kelly
Ashley and Scott Mattei
Mr. and Mrs. Neill G. McBryde
Mr. and Mrs. William B. McGuire, Jr.
Posey and Mark Mealy
Amy and Matt Moore
María-José Mage and Frank Müller
Celene and Marc Oken
Cheryl A. Palmer
Beth and Drew Quartapella
Patricia A. Rodgers
Allison and Richard Roeder
Betsy Rosen and Liam Stokes
Trey Sheridan
Pope and Peggy Shuford
Kati and Chris Small
Maureen Stockton
Carolyn and Bryan Taylor
Betsy Fleming and Ed Weisiger, Jr.
Charlotte and John Wickham
PLATINUM PLUS CIRCLE
Mary Anne Dickson
Lise and Travis Hain
Beverly and Mark Ladley
Stephanie S. Lynch
Susan and Loy McKeithen
Jo Ann and Joddy Peer
Sallie Scarborough
Bobbie and Thad Sharrett
Carol J. Smith
Shannon G. Smith
Edith and Landon Wyatt
Joan H. Zimmerman
PLATINUM CIRCLE
Natalie and Hugh Allen
Anonymous
Sarah and Tim Belk
John and Kim Belk
Stephanie and Howard Bissell
Allen Blevins and Armando Aispuro
Jan and Ed Brown
Ansley and John Calhoun
John and Ginny Collett
Mrs. Jane Conlan
Jay Everette and Brian Speas
Patty and Alex Funderburg
Deidre and Clay Grubb
Beth and Bill Hobbs
Sean and Jacqueline Jones
toni and Alfred Kendrick
Kathryn and Luke Kissam
Nancy and John Maloney
Jill and John Miller
Patricia R. Morton
Dany and Chip Nisbet
Mary and Dick Payne
Amy and Joe Pitt
George and Linda Foard Roberts
Manuel Rodriguez
Sara Garcés Roselli and Daniel J. Roselli
Jason Schoen
Parker and Stephen Shuford
Liz and Dave Shuford
Emily and Zach Smith
Melinda and David Snyder
Lorie M. Spratley
Betsy and Brian Wilder
Pat and Bill Williamson
Rose and Davis Wittig
GOLD CIRCLE
Natalie and Hugh Allen
Anonymous
Sarah and Tim Belk
John and Kim Belk
Stephanie and Howard Bissell
Allen Blevins and Armando Aispuro
Jan and Ed Brown
Ansley and John Calhoun
John and Ginny Collett
Mrs. Jane Conlan
Jay Everette and Brian Speas
Patty and Alex Funderburg
Deidre and Clay Grubb
Beth and Bill Hobbs
Sean and Jacqueline Jones
toni and Alfred Kendrick
Kathryn and Luke Kissam
Nancy and John Maloney
Jill and John Miller
Patricia R. Morton
Dany and Chip Nisbet
Mary and Dick Payne
Amy and Joe Pitt
George and Linda Foard Roberts
Manuel Rodriguez
Sara Garcés Roselli and Daniel J. Roselli
Jason Schoen
Parker and Stephen Shuford
Liz and Dave Shuford
Emily and Zach Smith
Melinda and David Snyder
Lorie M. Spratley
Betsy and Brian Wilder
Pat and Bill Williamson
Rose and Davis Wittig
SILVER CIRCLE
Anonymous
Melissa and John Anton
Hon. John S. Arrowood
Harriet Barnhardt
Sara Baysinger and Jerry Lee
Mary Celeste Beall
Mrs. Katherine Belk-Cook
Barrie and Matt Benson
Debbie and Gary Blankemeyer
Megan Blankemeyer List and Kevin List
Betsy and Bill Blue
Amy and Philip Blumenthal
Leah and David Brady
Dr. Larry Brady and Mr. Roman Matso
Mr. and Mrs. William Britton Jr.
Kathie and Terry Broderick
Cantey and Jeff Brown
Hilary Burt and Peter Bove
Pamela L. Roberts and Robert P. Caldwell
Derick and Sallie Close
Melissa Cornwell and Brad Christmann
DeeDee and Ed Dalrymple
Gwin Barnwell Dalton
Caroline and Ben Dellinger
Nelia and Will Dolan
Anne Howard Dooley and Coleman Wright
Leigh Dyer
Andres and Sidney Logan Echevarria
Dr. Jen Sudul Edwards and Mr. Gavin Edwards
Kathy and Tom Ewing
Liz and Lane Faison
Blair and Rip Farris
Christa and Bob Faut
Whitney and Mitchell Feld
Sandy and George Fisher
Sarah and Will Fisher
Toni Freeman
Libba and Mike Gaither
Lisa and Ted Gardner
Diane and Marc Grainer
- Oscar and Heide Groomes
Spencer Guthery
Kathy and John Hairston
Susan M. Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. Watts Hamrick, III
Jonte Harrell
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Harris III
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Harrison
Ken and Sara Haynes
Anne J. Henderson
Liz Hilliard
Lynn and Charley Hodges
Barbara Holt
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Houser
Chip and Victoria Howell
Lanier and Doug Hoy
Coley and Ted Hull
Maria and John Huson
Mr. and Mrs. James E. S. Hynes
Paige and Curtis Jones
Joan Kirschner
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Landau
Lorne E. Lassiter and Gary P. Ferraro, PhD
Liz and Haynes Lea
Janet M. LeClair and John C. Bragg, Jr.
Quincy and Christy Lee
Dr. A. Davis Ligon, Jr.
Drs. Siu Challons-Lipton and Jordan Lipton
Owen Lock
Nan and Bill Loftin
Mary and Bob Long
Roger and Deborah Lovelett
Moses and Lori Collins Luski
Kait Marley
Melodie McAbee
Karen and JP McBryde
Samantha and Mark McCall
Tom and Sally McElwee
Dee Dee McKay
Nadia Meredith
Sally Mitchener
Arrington and Burch Mixon
Kimberly and Geoffrey Mize
Amy Montague
David K. Linnan and Cynthia Lee Moreno
Stephanie and Sam Muhs
Janet and Lowell Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Newcombe IV
Marian M. Nisbet
Patty and Tommy Norman
Stephanie Novosel
Marc and William Ozburn
Joseph and Amanda Piligian
Larry and Dale Polsky
Aly and Tom Priedman
Holly and Lewis Quinn
Reece Mealy Rahilly and Ian Rahilly
Deborah Halliday and Gary Rautenstrauch
Patsy M. Reames
Amorette Reid
Ashley and Kerr Robertson
Michael A. Rodriguez
Tiernan and Whitaker Rose
Paula and Dalt Ruffin
William L. and Jane O. Salter
Tommy and Jan Shealy
June Silver
Dowd and Webb Simpson
Wayne Smith and Indun Patrick
Cindy Smith
Mrs. John A. Stewman III
Pam and Harding Stowe
Ann and Wellford Tabor
John A. Thompson and Lee R. Rocamora
Kristy and Bill Thompson
Kathylee and Ken Thompson
Ben and Sandi Thorman
Melissa and Paul Tolmie
Judith and Gary Toman
Margaret and Chris Ullrich
Sally S. Van Allen
Carolyn and Matt Vanderberg
Nelia and Michael Verano
Patricia Cox Viser
Jennifer and Alexander Waugh
Joyce Weaver
Donald G. Wenzel, Jr.
Dorothea F. West
Richard “Stick” and Teresa Williams
Thesha Woodley
Dana and Joe Woody
