Become a Member
Update: We are unable to offer many of the benefits of the membership program due to COVID-19. We will inform you when the benefits resume, or additional benefits are added.
As a member-supported organization, One Institute relies on your philanthropic contributions to sustain our core programming. From presenting free exhibitions and public events to funding critical scholarly research and mentoring queer youth, our mission is to amplify the stories of LGBTQ individuals and communities from around the globe.
In return, membership offers you exclusive access—including tours of the extensive collections at ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, reserved seating at public programs, and invitations to exhibition openings and private receptions.
Take a look at all the levels and benefits below and find what’s right for you.
Membership Levels and Benefits
Student of ONE - $35
- Invitations for two to the annual member tour of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
- Invitations for two to all exhibition openings
- Limited-edition poster from the collection of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
- Access to our member e-newsletter for first-to-know updates and invitation
- Recognition in One Institute’s annual report
Not Tax-Deductible
Available only to current students. After your sign up for your membership, email us a copy of your valid student ID to [email protected] to officially activate your membership.
Friend of ONE - $60
- Invitations for two to the annual member tour of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
- Invitations for two to all exhibition openings
- Limited-edition poster from the collection of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
- Access to our member e-newsletter for first-to-know updates and invitation
- Recognition in One Institute’s annual report
Not Tax-Deductible
Partner of ONE - $200
- Invitations for two to the annual member tour of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
- Invitations for two to all exhibition openings
- Exclusive discounts with our ONE Business Partners, including a 10% discount on items purchased at the ONE Gallery
- Limited-edition poster from the collection of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
- Access to our member e-newsletter for first-to-know updates and invitation
- Recognition in One Institute’s annual report
Additional benefits at this level:
- Invitations for two to curator-led tours of exhibitions at ONE Gallery
- Limited-edition One Institute tote bag
$120 tax deductible
Advocate of ONE - $500
- Invitations for two to the annual member tour of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
- Invitations for two to all exhibition openings
- Exclusive discounts with our ONE Business Partners, including a 10% discount on items purchased at ONE Gallery
- Limited-edition poster from the collection of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
- Access to our member e-newsletter for first-to-know updates and invitation
- Recognition in One Institute’s annual report
- Invitations for two to curator-led tours of exhibitions at ONE Gallery
- Limited-edition One Institute tote bag
Additional benefits at this level:
- VIP invitations for two to private receptions before select programs and exhibition openings
- Reserved seating for two at One Institute public programs
- Limited-edition One Institute t-shirt
$400 tax deductible
Leadership Circle Levels and Benefits
Contemporary - $1,200 annually (or $100 per month)
- Invitations for two to the annual member tour of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
- Invitations for two to all exhibition openings
- Exclusive discounts with our ONE Business Partners, including a 10% discount on items purchased at ONE Gallery
- Limited-edition poster from the collection of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
- Access to our member e-newsletter for first-to-know updates and invitation
- Invitations for two to curator-led tours of exhibitions at ONE Gallery
- Limited-edition One Institute tote bag
- VIP invitations for two to private receptions before select programs and exhibition openings
- Reserved seating for two at One Institute public programs
- Limited-edition One Institute t-shirt
Additional benefits at this level:
- Opportunities to participate in the donor travel program
- Invitations for two to an annual Executive Director’s party
- Bi-annual studio visits with contemporary LGBTQ artists
- A complimentary private tour of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries for up to four friends, scheduled in advance
- Prominent recognition in One Institute’s annual report
$1,000 tax deductible
Visionary - $5,000 annually (or $417 per month)
- Invitations for two to the annual member tour of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
- Invitations for two to all exhibition openings
- Exclusive discounts with our ONE Business Partners, including a 10% discount on items purchased at ONE Gallery
- Limited-edition poster from the collection of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
- Access to our member e-newsletter for first-to-know updates and invitation
- Invitations for two to curator-led tours of exhibitions at ONE Gallery
- Limited-edition One Institute tote bag
- VIP invitations for two to private receptions before select programs and exhibition openings
- Reserved seating for two at One Institute public programs
- Limited-edition One Institute t-shirt
- Opportunities to participate in the donor travel program
- Invitations for two to an annual Executive Director’s party
- Bi-annual studio visits with contemporary LGBTQ artists
- A complimentary private tour of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries for up to four friends, scheduled in advance
- Prominent recognition in One Institute’s annual report
Additional benefits at this level:
- Invitations for two to the Board Chair’s annual gathering
- Priority registration for all donor travel opportunities
$4,500 tax deductible
Patron - $10,000 annually (or $833 per month)
- Invitations for two to the annual member tour of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
- Invitations for two to all exhibition openings
- Exclusive discounts with our ONE Business Partners, including a 10% discount on items purchased at ONE Gallery
- Limited-edition poster from the collection of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
- Access to our member e-newsletter for first-to-know updates and invitation
- Invitations for two to curator-led tours of exhibitions at ONE Gallery
- Limited-edition One Institute tote bag
- VIP invitations for two to private receptions before select programs and exhibition openings
- Reserved seating for two at One Institute public programs
- Limited-edition One Institute t-shirt
- Opportunities to participate in the donor travel program
- Invitations for two to an annual Executive Director’s party
- Bi-annual studio visits with contemporary LGBTQ artists
- A complimentary private tour of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries for up to four friends, scheduled in advance
- Prominent recognition in One Institute’s annual report
- Invitations for two to the Board Chair’s annual gathering
- Priority registration for all donor travel opportunities
Additional benefits at this level:
- Recognition listed on-site and online as a sponsor of one exhibition
$9,500 tax deductible
Image credit: Revelers float, 1980. ONE Archives at the USC Libraries. Photographer: Eugene Brick.