The American Friends of the V&A relies on the generosity of private individuals. Annual contributions from the American Friends help support acquisitions, conservation and research at the V&A. Larger donations could be used to provide significant support for FuturePlan, the V&A's redevelopment project.

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Become an American Friend of the V&A

For an annual subscription of $5000+, you can become an American Friend of the V&A. American Friends and their spouse or partner enjoy the following benefits:

  • Social events including the annual AFV&A dinner
  • Seminars and lectures in the US and the UK
  • Private views of V&A headline spring and fall exhibitions in London
  • Gallery openings at the V&A in London
  • Selected V&A international touring exhibition openings
  • One V&A publication of your choice
  • Subscription to the V&A magazine (published every four months)
  • Personal assistance from the Executive Director of the AFV&A for access to the V&A collection and curators
  • Free admission to V&A exhibitions in London
  • Discount in V&A shop and restaurant
  • Exclusive AFV&A membership card
  • Access to events diary on the AFV&A website

The annual subscription is $5000+ ($4284 of which is tax deductible).

Are you a girl with a star-spangled heart?, colour lithograph, Bradshaw Crandell, USA, 1943

Are you a girl with a star-spangled heart?, colour lithograph, Bradshaw Crandell, USA, 1943 (given to the V&A by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko)

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