Founded in 1860, the Aargauischer Kunstverein, or Aargau Art Association, is one of the oldest and largest art associations in Switzerland. Its objective was to amass an attractive collection of Swiss art, found a museum and encourage an appreciation for the visual arts. Today, the Aargauer Kunsthaus is a place of lively encounter and interaction with important works of art.

The Aargauischer Kunstverein is responsible for the activities of the Kunsthaus, while the Canton of Aargau funds the museum’s operations and infrastructure. The Kunstverein members make the museum’s ambitious programme of exhibitions and events possible, ensuring diversity and high quality with their membership fees. For the Aargauer Kunsthaus, this commitment is essential and it is rewarding for the members, as well, as friends of the Aargauer Kunsthaus enjoy many benefits, allowing them to express their love of the arts.

Become a friend of the arts and enjoy the following advantages as a member of the Aargau Art Association:

• Free admission to the Aargauer Kunsthaus, as well as the to the following art institutions: Kunsthalle Basel, Kunsthalle Bern, Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur, Fri-Art Fribourg, Centre d’Art Contemporain Geneva, Kunsthaus Glarus, Kunsthaus Grenchen, Kunstmuseum Luzern, Lucerne, Kunstmuseum Olten, Museum zu Allerheiligen Schaffhausen, Kunsthalle St. Gallen, Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, Kunstmuseum Thun, Museum des Kantons Thurgau Kartause Ittingen, Kunstmuseum Winterthur, Kunsthaus Zug, Kunsthalle Zürich, Shedhalle, Zurich
• Invitations to exhibition openings
• Regular information on exhibitions and supporting programmes
• Free or reduced admission to special events such as lectures, readings or concerts
• Opportunities to take part in guided art tours and trips
• Invitations to exclusive events for members
• Publications and editions at a preferential price

The sponsors of the Aargauer Kunsthaus are particularly instrumental to the success of its exhibition programme. Their generous contribution allows the Aargauer Kunsthaus to mount exhibitions that strengthen its reputation and that attract and inspire a regional, national and international public.
Individuals as well as companies can become sponsors of the Aargauer Kunsthaus. They enjoy all the advantages of regular art association membership and benefit additionally from exclusive offers for our sponsors:

• Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Aargauer Kunsthaus
• Invitations to attend visits to other art institutions and guided tours offered by executives of the particular institution
• Individual sponsors may bring a guest, and sponsoring companies may each bring three guests, to sponsor-only events and exhibitions at the Aargauer Kunsthaus
• Free copy of current exhibition catalogues of the Aargauer Kunsthaus
• Artist’s editions at a preferential price
• Sponsor’s name displayed in the Aargauer Kunsthaus foyer
• Free admission tickets to the Aargauer Kunsthaus for sponsors to give away