Patrons Events Programme
Tate welcomes Patrons into the centre of its activities.
The exclusive Patrons programme of events will enable you to become closely engaged in the life of Tate and to share your enthusiasm for the arts with like-minded people. Every year, the programme is packed full of unmissable opportunities. Here are some such examples:
Programmes
Tate is world renowned for its stimulating exhibitions and Patrons will receive invitations to attend all major exhibition opening nights.
Patrons will have the rare opportunity to view major exhibitions outside the normal gallery opening hours. These quiet early-morning tours led by the exhibition curator provide the perfect atmosphere to socialise before work and to learn from experts in the field.
Throughout the programme Patrons are invited to join us on exclusive visits to private houses, sculpture parks and other institutions around the country. Guided through the visits by specialists, Patrons are able to enjoy a unique experience viewing places not normally accessible to the public.
Over the course of a year Patrons are invited to visit the private homes of major collectors. These very popular events provide an intimate atmosphere to see extraordinary art and to hear about the origins of each individual collection directly from the owner.
Patrons are invited to take advantage of the amazing opportunity to attend studio visits. With the artist in attendance to speak about their work, Patrons have the unique chance to gain an insight in to the working environment and methods of established and emerging artists.
Patrons can enjoy an even closer insight into the running of Tate, by joining specialists on unique behind the scenes tours. These informative guided trips provide an intimate way to hear about Tate's departments, from unmissable tours of the Tate Store to areas such as Framing and Painting Conservation.
Depending on the level of involvement Patrons take pleasure in receiving private dinner invitations. These occasions provide a wonderful environment to socialise with artists, curators, trustees and directors as well as other like-minded Patrons. These spectacular dinners are held at artist studios, private homes as well as many of the magnificent dinning rooms at Tate.
During the programme, Platinum Patrons will be able to attend talks given by established artists. These events provide the rare opportunity to hear artists discuss their work and working practices with art critics and journalists alike.
As a Platinum Patron you will be able to view a major Tate exhibition during installation. Accompanied by the exhibition curator, this exclusive opportunity allows Patrons to gain an insight into the process of exhibition installation whilst having the extraordinary opportunity for an exclusive preview.