Become a Member
The generosity of our members allows us to continue to offer our education programs, world-class exhibitions, community film festivals and state-of-the-art theater experiences.
Become a Member
Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) is proud to welcome and honor our annual partners by building a relationship that is beneficial for all participants. Together, we build exposure for your business, recognize your commitment to the community, and align your brand with one of the premier arts organizations in the nation.
For questions regarding corporate memberships, contact MOPA’s Development Team at 619.238.7559 x208 or development@mopa.org.
Crew Membership Benefits
Film Crew
- Films and Film Festival Experiences: Film screenings just for you, and we’ll let you know when you get the chance to attend film festivals.
- Interactive workshops: Who wouldn’t want to learn how to create films and video?
- Filmmaker Meet and Greets: Ask all those burning questions about films and get to meet new friends who enjoy the same things.
- Lights! Camera! Action! Entertainment: Because our Film Crew gets surprises too!
- Red-carpet treatment at the museum: You’re in now! That means free admission, invitations to members receptions, and extra benefits.
Photo Crew
- Social events: Each activity you’re invited to includes social networking, so come on in and meet new friends already.
- Red-carpet treatment at the museum: You’re in now! That means free admission, invitations to members receptions, and extra benefits.
- Hands-on fun photography activities: Maybe you’re a pro already, or maybe you use your phone camera. Whatever level you’re at, we have something new and fun for you to learn.
- Flashy surprises! Like we would actually tell you what these are…shhh it’s a surprise.
Student Membership Benefits
For one individual.
- Unlimited/FREE admission to our galleries
- Invitations to Exhibition Opening Night Receptions
- Subscription to MOPA's e-newsletters, Snapshot and Members Only eNews
- Invitation to join members only FACEBOOK group
- 10% discount on purchases in the MOPA Shop
- FREE or discounted admission to MOPA films and events
- Access to MOPA's extensive research library, The Dubois Library, that currently holds 20,000+ items
- Discounts on education workshops, programs and classes
- Reciprocal admission and/or discounts to 15+ photographic institutions
- (2) member-for-a-day passes
- Membership is 100% tax-deductible
Student Membership Benefits
- (1) $25 off coupon on scanning and printing services at ScanDiego
- (1) $25 off coupon on print or rental services at George’s Camera
- 20% off all custom framing at The Frame Maker
- Flat any-time rate of $109 at The Sofia Hotel
- $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time throughout the quarter at UC San Diego Extension
- 2-for-1 tickets at all 4ARTS partner organizations (MOPA, Malashock Dance, Cygnet Theatre & Mainly Mozart)
Educator Membership Benefits
For one individual.
- Unlimited/FREE admission to our galleries
- Invitations to Exhibition Opening Night Receptions
- Subscription to MOPA's e-newsletters, Snapshot and Members Only eNews
- Invitation to join members only FACEBOOK group
- 10% discount on purchases in the MOPA Shop
- FREE or discounted admission to MOPA films and events
- Access to MOPA's extensive research library, The Dubois Library, that currently holds 20,000+ items
- Discounts on education workshops, programs and classes
- Reciprocal admission and/or discounts to 15+ photographic institutions
- (2) member-for-a-day passes
- Membership is 100% tax-deductible
Educator Membership Benefits
- (1) $25 off coupon on scanning and printing services at ScanDiego
- (1) $25 off coupon on print or rental services at George’s Camera
- 20% off all custom framing at The Frame Maker
- Flat any-time rate of $109 at The Sofia Hotel
- $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time throughout the quarter at UC San Diego Extension
- 2-for-1 tickets at all 4ARTS partner organizations (MOPA, Malashock Dance, Cygnet Theatre & Mainly Mozart)
Senior Membership Benefits
For one individual.
- Unlimited/FREE admission to our galleries
- Invitations to Exhibition Opening Night Receptions
- Subscription to MOPA's e-newsletters, Snapshot and Members Only eNews
- Invitation to join members only FACEBOOK group
- 10% discount on purchases in the MOPA Shop
- FREE or discounted admission to MOPA films and events
- Access to MOPA's extensive research library, The Dubois Library, that currently holds 20,000+ items
- Discounts on education workshops, programs and classes
- Reciprocal admission and/or discounts to 15+ photographic institutions
- (2) member-for-a-day passes
- Membership is 100% tax-deductible
Senior Membership Benefits
- (1) $25 off coupon on scanning and printing services at ScanDiego
- (1) $25 off coupon on print or rental services at George’s Camera
- 20% off all custom framing at The Frame Maker
- Flat any-time rate of $109 at The Sofia Hotel
- $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time throughout the quarter at UC San Diego Extension
- 2-for-1 tickets at all 4ARTS partner organizations (MOPA, Malashock Dance, Cygnet Theatre & Mainly Mozart)
Individual Membership Benefits
For one individual.
- Unlimited/FREE admission to our galleries
- Invitations to Exhibition Opening Night Receptions
- Subscription to MOPA's e-newsletters, Snapshot and Members Only eNews
- Invitation to join members only FACEBOOK group
- 10% discount on purchases in the MOPA Shop
- FREE or discounted admission to MOPA films and events
- Access to MOPA's extensive research library, The Dubois Library, that currently holds 20,000+ items
- Discounts on education workshops, programs and classes
- Reciprocal admission and/or discounts to 15+ photographic institutions
- (2) member-for-a-day passes
- Membership is 100% tax-deductible
Individual Membership Benefits
- (1) $25 off coupon on scanning and printing services at ScanDiego
- (1) $25 off coupon on print or rental services at George’s Camera
- 20% off all custom framing at The Frame Maker
- Flat any-time rate of $109 at The Sofia Hotel
- $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time throughout the quarter at UC San Diego Extension
- 2-for-1 tickets at all 4ARTS partner organizations (MOPA, Malashock Dance, Cygnet Theatre & Mainly Mozart)
Senior (Dual) Membership Benefits
For 2 Adults and 2 Children 18 and under.
- Unlimited/FREE admission to our galleries
- Invitations to Exhibition Opening Night Receptions
- Subscription to MOPA's e-newsletters, Snapshot and Members Only eNews
- Invitation to join members only FACEBOOK group
- 10% discount on purchases in the MOPA Shop
- FREE or discounted admission to MOPA films and events
- Access to MOPA's extensive research library, The Dubois Library, that currently holds 20,000+ items
- Discounts on education workshops, programs and classes
- Reciprocal admission and/or discounts to 15+ photographic institutions
- (2) member-for-a-day passes
- Membership is 100% tax-deductible
Senior (Dual) Membership Benefits
- (2) $25 off coupon on scanning and printing services at ScanDiego
- (1) $25 off coupon on print or rental services at George’s Camera
- Discounted one-year subscription to Aperture Magazine
- 20% off all custom framing at The Frame Maker
- Flat any-time rate of $109 at The Sofia Hotel
- $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time throughout the quarter at UC San Diego Extension
- 2-for-1 tickets at all 4ARTS partner organizations (MOPA, Malashock Dance, Cygnet Theatre & Mainly Mozart)
Dual/Household Membership Benefits
For 2 Adults and 2 Children 18 and under.
- Unlimited/FREE admission to our galleries
- Invitations to Exhibition Opening Night Receptions
- Subscription to MOPA's e-newsletters, Snapshot and Members Only eNews
- Invitation to join members only FACEBOOK group
- 10% discount on purchases in the MOPA Shop
- FREE or discounted admission to MOPA films and events
- Access to MOPA's extensive research library, The Dubois Library, that currently holds 20,000+ items
- Discounts on education workshops, programs and classes
- Reciprocal admission and/or discounts to 15+ photographic institutions
- (2) member-for-a-day passes
- Membership is 100% tax-deductible
Dual/Household Membership Benefits
- (2) $25 off coupon on scanning and printing services at ScanDiego
- (1) $25 off coupon on print or rental services at George’s Camera
- Discounted one-year subscription to Aperture Magazine
- 20% off all custom framing at The Frame Maker
- Flat any-time rate of $109 at The Sofia Hotel
- $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time throughout the quarter at UC San Diego Extension
- 2-for-1 tickets at all 4ARTS partner organizations (MOPA, Malashock Dance, Cygnet Theatre & Mainly Mozart)
Photographer’s Circle Membership Benefits
- Unlimited/FREE admission to our galleries
- Invitations to Exhibition Opening Night Receptions
- Subscription to MOPA's e-newsletters, Snapshot and Members Only eNews
- Invitation to join members only FACEBOOK group
- 15% discount on purchases in the MOPA Shop
- FREE or discounted admission to MOPA films and events
- Access to MOPA's extensive research library, The Dubois Library, that currently holds 20,000+ items
- Discounts on education workshops, programs and classes
- Reciprocal admission and/or discounts to 15+ photographic institutions
- (6) member-for-a-day passes
- Membership to North American Reciprocal Museums program (NARM); reciprocal admission to 350+ cultural organizations nationwide
Photographer’s Circle Membership Benefits
- $50 off scanning or printing services at ScanDiego
- $25 Gift Certificate (any purchase) to George’s Camera
- 15% off your entire entree at Alchemy Cultural Fare & Cocktails
- Discounted one-year subscription to Aperture Magazine
- 20% off custom framing at The Frame Maker
- Flat any-time rate of $125 at The Sofia Hotel
- $50 off any photography class with early registration at UC San Diego Extension
- 2-for-1 tickets at all 4ARTS partner organizations (MOPA, Malashock Dance, Cygnet Theatre & Mainly Mozart)
Silver Circle Membership Benefits
- Unlimited/FREE admission to our galleries
- Invitations to Exhibition Opening Night Receptions
- Subscription to MOPA's e-newsletters, Snapshot and Members Only eNews
- Invitation to join members only FACEBOOK group
- 15% discount on purchases in the MOPA Shop
- FREE or discounted admission to MOPA films and events
- Access to MOPA's extensive research library, The Dubois Library, that currently holds 20,000+ items
- Discounts on education workshops, programs and classes
- Reciprocal admission and/or discounts to 15+ photographic institutions
- (8) member-for-a-day passes
- Membership to North American Reciprocal Museums program (NARM); reciprocal admission to 350+ cultural organizations nationwide
Silver Circle Membership Benefits
- $75 off scanning or printing services at ScanDiego
- $25 Gift Certificate (any purchase) to George’s Camera
- 15% off your entire entree at Alchemy Cultural Fare & Cocktails
- Discounted one-year subscription to Aperture Magazine
- 20% off custom framing at The Frame Maker
- Flat any-time rate of $125 at The Sofia Hotel
- $50 off any photography class with early registration at UC San Diego Extension
- 2-for-1 tickets for all 4ARTS partner organizations (MOPA, Malashock Dance, Cygnet Theatre & Mainly Mozart)
Platinum Circle Membership Benefits
- Unlimited/FREE admission to our galleries
- Invitations to Exhibition Opening Night Receptions
- Subscription to MOPA's e-newsletters, Snapshot and Members Only eNews
- Invitation to join members only FACEBOOK group
- 15% discount on purchases in the MOPA Shop
- FREE or discounted admission to MOPA films and events
- Access to MOPA's extensive research library, The Dubois Library, that currently holds 20,000+ items
- Discounts on education workshops, programs and classes
- Reciprocal admission and/or discounts to 15+ photographic institutions
- (10) member-for-a-day passes
- Membership to North American Reciprocal Museums program (NARM); reciprocal admission to 350+ cultural organizations nationwide
Platinum Circle Membership Benefits
- (4) $25 off coupon on scanning and printing services at ScanDiego
- (1) $25 off coupon on print or rental services at George’s Camera
- Discounted one-year subscription to Aperture Magazine
- 20% off all custom framing at The Frame Maker
- Flat any-time rate of $109 at The Sofia Hotel
- Discounted room rate at The Lafayett Hotel; rate is for individual guests and may not be available for groups; rate is net non-commissionable and subject to current state and local taxes (subject to change); reservations may be subject to a 2 night minimum length of stay on weekends and city event dates
- $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time throughout the quarter at UC San Diego Extension
- 2-for-1 tickets at all 4ARTS partner organizations (MOPA, Malashock Dance, Cygnet Theatre & Mainly Mozart)
Photo Forum Membership Benefits
For 2 Adults; includes all member benefits at the Platinum Circle level.
- Invitation to all VIP opening night receptions, preview events and artist lectures
- Access to the Annual Acquisitions Dinner at a discounted rate
- Invitations to all domestic photography-focused travel opportunities
- Special invitation(s) to select visits to artist studios, galleries, museums and private collections
- Option to attend (1) private Collectors’ Salon reception with featured artist(s)
- Private gallery tour, up to (4) guests, with the Executive Director (exhibition of your choice)
- Preferred concierge service provided by the development staff
- 15% discount on MOPA Store purchases and museum facility rental
Photo Forum Membership Benefits
- (4) $25 off coupon on scanning and printing services at ScanDiego
- (2) $25 off coupon on print or rental services at George’s Camera
- Discounted one-year subscription to Aperture Magazine
- 20% off all custom framing at The Frame Maker
- Flat any-time rate of $109 at The Sofia Hotel
- Discounted room rate at The Lafayett Hotel; rate is for individual guests and may not be available for groups; rate is net non-commissionable and subject to current state and local taxes (subject to change); reservations may be subject to a 2 night minimum length of stay on weekends and city event dates
- $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time throughout the quarter at UC San Diego Extension
- 2-for-1 tickets at all 4ARTS partner organizations (MOPA, Malashock Dance, Cygnet Theatre & Mainly Mozart)
Collectors’ Salon Membership Benefits
For 2 Adults; includes all member benefits at the Platinum Circle level.
- Invitation to all VIP opening night receptions, preview events and artist lectures
- Complimentary access to the Annual Acquisitions Dinner
- Invitations to all domestic and international photography-focused travel opportunities led by MOPA’s Executive Director
- Special invitation(s) to all visits to artist studios, galleries, museums and private collections
- Access to attend (all) private Collectors’ Salon receptions with featured artist(s)
- Private gallery tour, up to (8) guests, with the Executive Director (exhibition of your choice)
- Preferred concierge service provided by the development staff
- 15% discount on MOPA Store purchases and museum facility rental
Collectors’ Salon Membership Benefits
- (4) $25 off coupon on scanning and printing services at ScanDiego
- (2) $25 off coupon on print or rental services at George’s Camera
- Discounted one-year subscription to Aperture Magazine
- 20% off all custom framing at The Frame Maker
- Flat any-time rate of $109 at The Sofia Hotel
- $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time throughout the quarter at UC San Diego Extension
- 2-for-1 tickets at all 4ARTS partner organizations (MOPA, Malashock Dance, Cygnet Theatre & Mainly Mozart)
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