Support

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Annual Fund

Contributions to the Annual Fund provide critical unrestricted operating support to the Academy, providing artists and scholars with intellectual and artistic freedom and fostering interdisciplinary exchange.

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Memberships

Support the Academy’s community of artists and scholars with a membership in one of our groups in the United States or Italy.

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Ways to Give

There are various ways you can support the important work of the American Academy in Rome.

Support - Planned Giving - 2021

Planned Giving

The McKim & Morgan Society, part of AAR’s initiatives for planned giving, is comprised of individuals who have made a commitment to Academy’s future by including the institution in their estate plans.

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McKim Medal Gala

The American Academy in Rome will hold the 2024 McKim Medal Gala at Villa Aurelia on Wednesday, June 5.

Graphic design element with these silver words on a black background: Peter N. Miller, president, Slobodan Randjelović, Gala Chair, H. E. Mariangela Zappia, Honorary Chair, American Academy in Rome, New York Gala, Thursday, November 2, 2023, 6:30pm, The Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street, New York City, Honoring Agnes Gund, Sir Isaac Julien, 2016 Resident, Mark Robbins, 1997 Fellow, former President, American Academy in Rome

New York Gala

The American Academy in Rome will host its next New York Gala on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Altman Building.

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Corporate

AAR offers a diverse range of partnership opportunities for corporations that wish to align their brand with one of the most prestigious American academic institutions in Europe.

Support - Member Institutions

Member Institutions

AAR has initiated a membership program for arts and cultural organizations as well as academic institutions. The benefits of membership include Affiliated Fellowships at the Academy.