Become a friend

As a patron and friend of American Friends of SMK (AFSMK) you will connect with other art lovers and help support art exchange between Denmark and the United States.

Becoming a supporter of AFSMK means that you will benefit from exclusive access to the National Gallery of Denmark’s world class collections and exhibitions in Denmark as well as travel exhibitions and events in the United States. Your support means that we can advance our arts programs in the United States and further develop collaborations across borders. Read more about opportunities below and HERE.

“Art is an incredibly effective medium of communication and a tool for bringing people together. For me the strengthening of ties between Denmark and the Unites States is an incredibly attractive goal. By supporting AFSMK I feel I am contributing to bringing our two countries closer in our mutual appreciation of art and culture.”

— AFSMK Board Director, Ilya Katsnelson

How can you be involved in AFSMK?

 

$250 BRONZE PATRON
$450 FOR COUPLES

 

Invitations to attend AFSMK Patron events: In Copenhagen, activities will be based at SMK – the National Gallery of Denmark and include private tours and talks by senior SMK staff and curators. In the United States, activities will be based in museums, studios, galleries, conservation centers and other locations where AFSMK has presence (through travel exhibitions and other events). AFSMK currently has a presence in New York and Seattle. Other geographic locations are under development. One year of free admission to all special exhibitions at SMK for Patrons. AFSMK Newsletter and Social Media will keep you up to date on the latest SMK news.

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$500 SILVER PATRON
$950 FOR COUPLES

 

In addition to Bronze benefits: AFSMK Silver Patrons will be among the first to see our special exhibitions. We invite Patrons to a special pre-view of all exhibitions at SMK and travel exhibitions in the United States. Invitation to Annual Dinner (usually takes place in New York).

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$1,250 GOLD PATRON
$2,450 FOR COUPLES

 

In addition to Bronze and Silver benefits: A private tour of SMK - the National Gallery of Denmark for up to 8 guests hosted by a Museum curator.

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$2,500 PLATINUM PATRON
$4,950 FOR COUPLES

 

In addition to Bronze, Silver, and Gold: Recognition of support on AFSMK & SMK Websites. Complimentary catalogues for special exhibitions at SMK.

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Thank you to our funders and sponsors! - and friends (you know who you are)

The Ahmanson Charitable Community Trust
Allied Investments, Greenville
Aamanns Etablissement
ArcusGruppen
Arne V. Schleschs Fond
Arp-hansen Hotel Group
Beck Global Consulting
Bruun Rasmussen 
The Consulate General of Denmark in New York
Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation U.S. Matching Gifts Program
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Fritz Hansen
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Matching Gift Program
GE Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Hermod Lannungs Museumsfond
Henning Larsen Architects
Ilse Jakobsen Hornbæk
IFS – International Flight Support
The Jamil Collection