two children dancing

Eric Carle, Illustration for Friends. Collection of the Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation. © 2013 Penguin Random House LLC.

Giving Benefits and Circles

Gifts of any size are important for The Carle, helping us reach more people of all ages and care for our incredible and growing collection.

All donations support everything you love about The Carle. You can make a gift under $500 here or support the Museum with a membership here.

The Carle Circle

Gifts of $500 or more provide a dual membership through The Carle Circle and a host of additional benefits, described in detail below.

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Studio Circle, $500

Dual Membership (2 Individual Memberships)
Receive annual stewardship mailing
Listing in The Carle’s Annual Report

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Collage Circle, $1,000

Includes the previous benefits plus

Donor wall listing at the Museum
4 individual guest passes
Set of picture book art postcards
Invitation to small group collection tour

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Picture Book Circle, $5,000

Includes all previous benefits plus:

2 additional (6 total) individual passes
8 x 10 picture book art print

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Butterfly Circle, $10,000

Includes all of the previous benefits plus:

2 additional (6 total) individual passes
8 x 10 picture book art print

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Creative Catalyst Circle, $25,000

Includes all of the previous benefits plus

Private exhibition tour
Private collections tour with selected works

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Carle Founder's Circle, $50,000

Includes all of the previous benefits plus:

Private collections tour of requested works
Signed lithograph