Director's Circle

Director's Circle membership funds support the Ransom Center's success as an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum with one of the finest cultural archives in its care. Join one of the three Director’s Circle tiers today and be part of an inner circle of patrons who help culture thrive.

Exclusive Benefits

With an annual gift of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000, Director’s Circle members enjoy exciting benefits at the Center:

Patrons   $1,000

Invitations to exhibition opening Director’s receptions and members-only events; priority RSVP seating at public programs with HRC authors and speakers; access to curator-led gallery tours and experiences; shop discount; North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association benefits; and subscription to biannual Ransom Center Magazine.

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Stewards   $2,500

All benefits above plus an invitation for two to annual Director’s Choice program and dinner and other exclusive experiences.

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Benefactors   $5,000

All benefits above plus donor name recognition on Harry Ransom Center website; the opportunity for a private, behind-the-scenes custom tour for you and up to four guests in the archives.

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Director’s Circle members are important stakeholders who share the Ransom Center’s cultural, educational and conservation goals.

Preserving Culture

Combining chemistry, material science, art history, and conservation theory, the Center's conservators address problems common to books, archives, artwork, and photographs. Director’s Circle members help support and sustain the Center’s commitment to exceptional collection care.

Cultivating Knowledge

Launched with the help of support from Director’s Circle members, the Center’s fellowship program hosts visiting fellows from around the world to delve into the Center’s vast holdings and broaden our understanding of the humanities. Thousands of UT students engage in primary research through our robust instructional program.

Engaging Community

A full calendar of free exhibitions and programs bring the collections to life for tens of thousands of visitors each year. Director’s Circle members enjoy front-row seats at lectures, readings, symposia, and other programs with prominent authors, artists, and scholars, and exclusive access to creators and curators.

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

You can support the Ransom Center’s continued success. I invite you to be a part of the Center’s community of curious minds and join us in championing the work of this great institution. Director’s Circle members help us facilitate scholarly research, present insightful exhibitions, sustain free public programs, and care for collections to ensure their use by future generations. With your help, we will continue building the legacy Harry Ransom started. Thank you for your support.

Stephen Enniss
Betty Brumbalow Director