Bronze sculpture of a young boy with gold wavy hair pulling out a thorn from his foot while sitting on a tree stump

Wrightsman Fellows

This group of collectors and connoisseurs is named in honor of Jayne Wrightsman, whose taste, vision, and generosity has indelibly shaped the Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts. The Wrightsman Fellows participate in two exclusive events each season: a conversation with a leading figure in the field—such as a great collector, scholar, or artist—followed by a dinner in the galleries; and a spring visit to a New York private collection. They are also invited to the events and programs of the Friends of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts.

By invitation only.


Annual Dues

Annual Dues: $10,000 (a portion of dues is tax-deductible)

Benefits

The Wrightsman Fellows also receive the benefits of a Patron Membership at The Met, including:

  • free, express admission to all of The Met's locations with up to four accompanied guests;
  • special access to the collection and new exhibitions during Morning Hours, Preview Days, Evening Receptions, and The Met After Hours;
  • invitations to Members-only events, concerts, and curator talks;
  • access to the Members-only spaces in the Museum;
  • 10% discount on all public restaurants and venues at The Met, The Met Cloisters, and The Met Store;
  • subscriptions to the What's On calendar and The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin; and
  • reciprocal benefits at sixteen museums nationwide.

Membership is offered by invitation only.

Above: Antico (Pier Jacopo Alari Bonacolsi) (Italian, ca. 1460–1528). Spinario (Boy Pulling a Thorn from His Foot), probably modeled by 1496, cast ca. 1501. Italian, Mantua. Bronze, partially gilt (hair) and silvered (eyes); H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), W. of base 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2012 (2012.157)