Support

Giving Opportunities

Core Support

Support daily operations

Your general operating donation keeps Harwood Museum open 260 days each year and ensures that art remains accessible to all. This fund supports:

• Free Sunday admission for Taos County residents
• Preservation of our historic buildings and grounds
• Reliable operation of critical museum systems, including HVAC, security, lighting, ticketing, and IT

Every dollar helps maintain a world-class museum experience in the heart of Taos.

Fundraising Goal: $130,000

Educational Programs

When you donate to Harwood’s education programs, you help bring art learning to life. Your support fuels:

• Guided tours for students and visitors
• School and community outreach programs
• Hands-on workshops, lectures, and digital learning

These programs nurture creativity and foster lifelong engagement with the arts for people of all ages.

Fundraising Goal: $110,000

Collections Care

Behind every exhibition is a commitment to preservation. Your gift for collections care supports:

• The maintenance of our digital collections database
• Conservation and archival preservation
• Professional appraisals and conservation services
• The Collections Manager ensures our art remains accessible for future generations.

Help protect and preserve Taos’s artistic heritage.

Fundraising Goal: $20,000

Public Programs

Your support keeps Harwood’s community-centered public programs free and open to all. Donations fund events like:

• Community Days and First Fridays
• Exhibition openings and the Ledoux Street Block Party
• The beloved Lighting Ledoux holiday celebration

These programs bring thousands together to celebrate the creativity and culture of Taos.

Fundraising Goal: $35,000

Exhibitions & Curatorial Support

Help Harwood Museum bring visionary art exhibitions to life. Your donation supports:

• Research and artist commissions
• Innovative installations
• Meaningful community engagement

Together, we can continue creating powerful, forward-thinking exhibitions that inspire and connect audiences locally and globally.

Fundraising Goal: $250,000

Harwood Museum Membership

Join a community of passionate supporters who make Harwood’s mission possible. We have memberships available for all budgets, starting at just $45 per year. With an annual gift of $500 or more, you’ll become part of the Director’s
Circle, enjoying exclusive access to:

• Private events and receptions
• Artist studio tours and dinners
• Behind-the-scenes museum experiences

Select your giving level and join today to help shape the future of Harwood Museum of Art.

 Tricia Soule
Director of Development, Harwood Museum of Art
Phone: 575-758-9826 x116 
Email: development@harwoodmuseum.org