Membership

Honor the Legacy

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Celebrate the Now

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Empower the Future

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Honor the Legacy ~ Celebrate the Now ~ Empower the Future ~

Become an Annual Member

Support our mission to preserve and celebrate African American heritage in Phoenix by joining the Carver Museum community. We offer several membership options to suit individuals, families, and organizations.

Become a Member Today!
Membership Application PDF

Membership Categories

  • Centennial Copper – $50
    Entry general membership for one adult supporting the museum’s core exhibitions and programs.

  • Centennial Silver – $150
    Family membership for up to two adults and dependent children, investing in multigenerational learning and engagement.

  • Centennial Carver Patriot – $500
    Patron level for individuals or families who provide leadership support for education, public programs, and community outreach.

  • Centennial Platinum – $1,500
    Premier individual/family patron tier recognizing those who make major annual gifts that sustain exhibitions, scholarships, and signature initiatives.

  • Honorary Membership
    Awarded by the Board of Directors to individuals who have made significant contributions to Carver or to the field of history.
    Honorary Members may be invited to serve a 1-year term on the Advisory Board and may be recognized in the Carver Brick Fundraising Project, at the Board’s discretion.

  • Alumni Membership
    A complimentary membership for graduates of the Phoenix Union Colored High School, conferred by the Board of Directors.

  • Centennial Corporate Supporter – $1,000
    Entry-level corporate partner that provides foundational support for exhibitions, programs, and community outreach, with basic recognition and benefits.

  • Centennial Corporate Bronze – $2,500
    Businesses investing in deeper engagement with the museum, including increased visibility and select benefits for staff and clients.

  • Centennial Corporate Silver – $5,000
    Companies that champion arts, culture, and education through higher annual support, enhanced recognition, and expanded hospitality benefits.

  • Centennial Corporate Gold – $10,000
    Leading partners whose major contributions help underwrite signature programs, exhibitions, and community initiatives, with prominent recognition.

  • Centennial Corporate Platinum – $25,000
    Transformational corporate investors at the highest level, receiving premier recognition, customized engagement opportunities, and legacy-level impact on the Carver Museum and Cultural Center.

Centennial naming opportunities

  • Centennial Board Room Naming – $100,000

  • Centennial Auditorium Naming – $500,000

  • Centennial Exhibit Room Naming – $300,000

Membership Benefits

Becoming a Carver Museum member means joining a community dedicated to preserving and sharing African/Black American history and culture. Members enjoy a variety of benefits, which may include:

All Membership Levels

  • Free admission to the museum

  • Early access to new exhibits and special previews

  • Discounts on museum store purchases

  • Invitations to select museum events

  • Members-only communications and updates

Mid-Level & Above

  • Additional guest passes to share the museum experience

  • Opportunities for private guided tours (by reservation)

Top Levels

  • Invitations to exclusive events and receptions

  • Expanded guest pass packages

Corporate Level

  • Recognition in museum communications

  • Multiple private guided tours for clients or guests

Your membership at any level helps us preserve history, foster education, and engage the community. Thank you!

Want to volunteer?

The Carver Museum and Cultural Center is recruiting volunteers who wish to help curate and share our history and advance our mission. Volunteers share a similar pride and passion about the museum and cultural center. They carry our mission and promote Carver by sharing information about programs, events and exhibits, and recruiting new members and volunteers. Like the staff, they are dedicated to Carver and spread the news of this unique and historic organization.

One of the pleasures of volunteering at Carver is the day-to-day contact with a dedicated staff. Teamwork is of the utmost importance and is a fundamental component of our organization. Your ideas and the energy and enthusiasm that you bring will directly and immediately affect the lives of others at Carver and in the community. Those with previous museum and cultural center volunteer experience, education backgrounds, and administrative assistance are especially encouraged to volunteer. We hope that you will apply.

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