Join & Give
Any size donation is welcome and makes a difference. Your generous support underwrites our year-round programming, almost always free and open to the public, and bolsters our mission dedicated to providing rich, contemporary art experiences that contribute to cultural dialogue. Membership benefits begin at the $50 level.
Friends of Tephra ICA fuel our mission to promote innovative contemporary art and thinking by ensuring our exhibitions and programs remain free and accessible to everyone in our community.
Supporter | $50/year (Artist/Student | $35/year)
One personalized membership card
• 20% off dine-in at participating Reston restaurants*
• Advance invitations to exhibition openings, programs, and events
• Quarterly members-only newsletter
• Recognition in Annual Report
• 100% tax-deductible
*Present membership card to receive 20% dine-in discounts at Reston, VA locations of Fogo de Chão and Pisco y Nazca. Alcohol, happy hour, and special offers excluded.
Contributor | $100/year
All Supporter-level benefits for two individuals, plus:
• Two personalized membership cards
• Reciprocal membership to North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association® with free access to 1,400+ US cultural institutions
• Early access to The Alloy Project tickets with a 10% discount
All Contributor-level benefits, plus:
• Exclusive access to special curator-led tours in the region
• Two invitations to The Tephra ICA Festival Awards Breakfast
All Collaborator-level benefits, plus:
• Two additional personalized membership cards upon request
• Two invitations to The Alloy Project VIP Pre-Party
Patrons of Tephra ICA sustain our mission now and for the future while enjoying an expanded membership experience with unique opportunities for deeper insight, behind-the-scenes access, and meaningful engagement within the institution.
Sustainer I $1,000/year (new in 2025)
All benefits at Champion level, plus:
• Private curated program for up to 20 during an annual Tephra ICA exhibition
• 20% discount on The Alloy Project tickets + four invitations to the VIP Pre-Party
Four invitations to the Festival Awards Breakfast
All benefits at the Sustainer level, plus:
• Recognition on gallery monitor, website, and print material (where applicable)
• Recognition as the sponsor for one public program per year
• Access to curated events including studio visits and contemporary art trips
• Two complimentary tickets to The Alloy Project + VIP Pre Party
• Two invitations to the Annual Board Chair Brunch
All benefits at the Advocate level, plus:
• Recognition as a sponsor for one exhibition per year
• One complimentary use of the Tephra ICA main gallery for private rental
• Four complimentary tickets to The Alloy Project + VIP Pre-Party
• Six invitations to the Tephra ICA Arts Festival Awards Breakfast
All benefits at the Trendsetter level, plus:
• Special Luminary events throughout the year
• Six complimentary tickets to The Alloy Project + VIP Pre-Party
• Ten invitations to the Festival Awards Breakfast
Corporate Sponsorships
Corporate sponsorships at Tephra ICA demonstrate your company’s commitment to the arts within the cultural fabric of the greater Washington, DC metropolitan region. Becoming a Corporate Sponsor for Tephra ICA provides added value to the local community; volunteer opportunities for employees; industry marketing exposure; and more.
Contact Tephra ICA for more information at info@tephraica.org
Tephra ICA at 50 | Meeting the Challenge
Challenged in our 40 Forward (40th Anniversary) Campaign, we reimagined the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) over the last decade as a regional leader in the contemporary visual arts. Thanks to the support of so many, we advanced: our Artistic Excellence through exhibitions and related programming; Institutional Integrity through a significant rebranding, cash positive budgets, social and cultural equity impact; and we Partnered for the Future through collaborations and sponsorships with community, corporate, university, galleries, and museums.
Investment Needs | Our Path into the Next 50 Years
There are three key areas of investment needs that will enable us to continue to build on the tremendous momentum we have created during this past decade of evolution and growth: current infrastructure, future facility planning, and a seed fund for our next home.