Membership Matters

For 75 years generous Museum members and friends have supported the NCMA through legacy gifts. These charitable bequests contribute to the success of the Museum, going toward new acquisitions and exhibitions, award-winning community and education programs, and support of the conservation of the collection.

Beginning in 2023, those who have included the NCMA in their estate plans will be honored and recognized in the Katherine Pendleton Arrington Legacy Society, a new giving society named for one of our early founders who was an advocate for the arts in North Carolina. Born in Warrenton in 1876, Arrington developed a wide range of civic projects, particularly in the fine arts. Most notably, she was the sponsor and longtime president of the North Carolina State Art Society.

Arrington left a legacy by sharing her time, talent, and treasure with the NCMA. You can too. Charitable bequests allow you to leave a lasting legacy while supporting the future of the Museum. Planned giving options may include donor-advised funds, retirement accounts, annuities, or naming the NCMA as a life insurance policy beneficiary. We encourage you to consult with your financial advisor to discuss the options.

If you are interested in learning more about the Katherine Pendleton Arrington Legacy Society or have already included the NCMA in your estate plans, please let us know so we can be sure to honor your wishes accordingly. Contact Erin Cleghorn, director of development, at ecleghorn@ncartmuseum.org or (919) 664-5401.