Friends of the Fine Arts Library
Becoming a "Friend" of the Fine Arts Library at the University of Texas at Austin helps support the work of the
Library in a variety of important ways. Your gifts
- support the building of the Library's collections
- preserve and protect its resources
- advance frontiers of knowledge
- develop a comfortable and versatile environment for learning and research
- extend awareness of the Fine Arts Library and its unique resources
Each category of the "friends" program expands opportunities for students, scholars, faculty members and
the public to learn about the Library. Your involvement strengthens the Fine Arts programs at The University
of Texas at Austin and in the Austin community while encouraging cultural and scholarly endeavors, which lead to greater
understanding of the Fine Arts. Please join us in
strengthening our place in the community.
Levels and Benefits
Reader's Circle
Student/Staff $25
Donor $50
- Official "Friends of the Fine Arts Library" Membership Card for one
- Subscription to the University of Texas Libraries Newsletter
- Advance notice of special events
- An invitation for one to friends-only events
Collector's Circle
$100
All of the benefits of the Reader's Circle, plus:
- Invitations, with guest, to friends-only events
- Special recognition in the University of Texas Libraries Newsletter
Conservator's Circle
$300
All of the benefits of the Collector's Circle, plus:
- Access to a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the Library's special projects
- A free "Reader's Circle" gift membership for a friend, relative or associate
- A courtesy borrowers card, which may be used to check out materials from the University of Texas Libraries
- Free admission to the Blanton Museum of Art upon presentation of the "Friends of the Fine Arts Library" membership card
Librarian's Circle
$500
All the benefits of the Conservator's Circle, plus:
- Opportunities to consult with the Head Librarian on a favorite collection item, or with a subject specialist to
learn first-hand about the item's intellectual value and importance
- Access to closed stack collections at limited times during the year
Director's Circle
$1,000
Friends who join at this level are invited to exclusive events, including an annual event with the Director
of the University of Texas Libraries and the Head Librarian of the Fine Arts Library. Members of the Director's
Circle enjoy additional privileges and a greater involvement with both the Fine Arts Library and the University of
Texas Libraries, including visits with scholars, artists and collectors in a private setting with limited attendance.
Join or Renew Now
The University of Texas Libraries online giving page
Select "UT Libraries"
For more information call (512) 495-4350
