Public Benefit Society
Counterpublic’s Membership Program
Be at the center of St. Louis’ creative transformation.
Become a member of our Public Benefit Society today!
Whether you’re new to St. Louis or a lifelong citizen, Public Benefit Society Circles connect support, service, and social experiences with a commitment to the future of St. Louis. Organized in two levels, Transform Circle and Leadership Circle, memberships offer a range of opportunities to engage St. Louis in new and unexpected ways while connecting into our work along the three-year timeline of the exhibition. Go behind the scenes with Counterpublic’s partners throughout the region, meet with curators and artists, volunteer at partner sites, and enjoy exclusive access into the St. Louis arts scene.
Building from the model of mutual benefit societies prominent in our city’s early history, Public Benefit Society sustains the vision and impact of Counterpublic while ensuring our success is connected with the success of our communities. Your contributions support Counterpublic and our partners simultaneously, with 50% of your contributions redistributed directly to community partners, seeding collaborative futures and lasting change.
All memberships and donations are 100% tax deductible.
Transform Circle
Together with fellow St. Louisans, members are committed to art and social action as a foundational part of the St. Louis region. Members are invited to annual gatherings throughout the triennial exhibition process and are provided opportunities to connect with partners, art, and artists in St. Louis with special access to learning, volunteerism, and fieldwork throughout the city.
Tiered memberships are for up to two people. Contributions can be scheduled on a monthly or annual basis.
Benefits Include
Invited to quarterly events throughout the year including an exhibition launch party, tours of partner sites, artist studio visits, and parties with artists and curators
Invited to volunteer days with community partners
Transform Circle: Neighbor
Transform Circle: Explorer
Transform Circle: Advocate
Leadership Circle
For those interested in sustaining Counterpublic’s mission, Leadership Circle members are extraordinary in their commitment to art and its impact in St. Louis. Members of this circle attend intimate gatherings that offer an inside view of Counterpublic and the partners we champion. Enjoy all benefits of the Transform Circle in addition to unique access to Counterpublic curators, artists, and staff, and exclusive access to arts and culture experiences.
Tiered memberships are a household or an organization. Contributions can be scheduled on a monthly or annual basis.
Benefits Include
Invited to quarterly events throughout the year including an exhibition launch party, tours of partner sites, artist studio visits, and parties with artists and curators
Invited to volunteer days with community partners
Intimate gatherings with other members and the Counterpublic leadership team including conversations on civic leadership, visits to local art collections, and dinners at the Counterpublic House
Leadership Circle: Creator
Leadership Circle: Innovator
Leadership Circle: Visionary
Commissioners Circle
Looking to expand your impact? We offer opportunities for Commissioners to underwrite major aspects of the triennial exhibition, including exhibition sites throughout St. Louis, civic impact projects, and artworks.
Leadership and Commissioners Circle members receive recognition in print and digital materials for their philanthropic support of Counterpublic.
For more information on becoming a Public Benefit Society member, please contact hello@counterpublic.org or call (314) 932-5066.