As a nonprofit institution, the Japanese American Center must rely on the generosity of its friends and supporters to meet the cost of providing programs and services, year-round, to hundreds of thousands of local, national, and international visitors to the museum.

Donate

A fully tax-deductible direct donation to the JAC places you amongst a visionary group of donors to our organization. Your support significantly impacts our ability to continue programming the contemporary art you love.

become a member

Show your support of the JAC and enjoy all of the benefits of membership. With all the savings and perks, your membership pays for itself and more!

volunteer

The heart of the JAC is found in its volunteers, a dedicated community of men and women, young and old, who share a commitment to the Museum and its mission by participating in all aspects of the Museum’s operation.

Facility rentals

Through its facility rental program, the JAC makes available both its spectacular Pavilion and its landmark Historic Building for corporate, community, or personal events.

Becoming
a member

Student

$30

Free general admission and specially ticketed exhibitions for enrolled college students.

Basic

$65

Free general admission, specially ticketed exhibitions, member previews, and more for one adult.

Dual

$90

Free general admission, specially ticketed exhibitions, member previews, and more for two adults.

Explorer

$300

All of the benefits of a Basic Membership plus:

•A second JAC membership card (all benefits apply to member and guest — benefits for 4 people total)

•Reciprocal privileges through theModern and Contemporary

•Reciprocal Program (Mod/Co)Reciprocal privileges at over 100 arts venues across North America (NARM)

•Reciprocal privileges atReciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)

•Invitations to preview exhibitions at Opening Receptions

curator’s circle

$500

All of the benefits of an Explorer Membership plus:

•Exclusive invitations to Curators Salons at private homes and artist studios

•Private preview tours with YBCA artists and curators

•Complimentary exhibition catalog

•Recognition on YBCA's Annual Donor Wall

•Dual YBCA:You enrollment included in your benefits at no additional charge

director’s forum

$1,000

All of the benefits of a Curator's Circle Membership plus:

•Personal concierge service for all your YBCA ticketing needs

•VIP priority seating for YBCA Performances

•Recognition as an underwriter of YBCA's FREE First Tuesdays

To join at the Leader's Circle, Benefactor, or Vanguard level, please contact:
Julie Nakamura, Membership Manager
jnakamura@jac.org • 818.321.5432

leader’s circle

$2,500

All of the benefits of a Director's Forum Membership plus:

Private exhibition tour with YBCA's Executive Director and Visual Arts Curators

Signed exhibition catalog for the project your donation supports

benefactor

$5,000

All of the benefits of a Leader's Circle Membership plus:

Underwriter acknowledgement in the discipline and project of your choice

Recognition at special events, prominent name visibility on signage and performance program and other special privileges associated with your donation

Option of having your gift support one of YBCA's annual commissions in the performing or visual arts

vanguard

$10,000

All of the benefits of a Benfactor Membership plus:

Private dinner with the curator and artist(s) associated with your project

Private screening of a YBCA Film/Video for you and 90 of your friends

SUPPORT

Becoming a member

$30