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The Glass House
Please donate to the Glass House and protect one of the world’s most celebrated works of Modernism. Since our opening to the public in 2007, the Glass House has maintained an unparalleled environment in which art, architecture, design and landscape intersect. Together with your help, we can continue our essential preservation and conservation ensuring this cultural campus is maintained for future generations. All donations allow us to maintain our 49-acre campus, and to develop new exhibitions, programs and educational initiatives for a diverse audience.
Donations at every level are welcome! If you would like to speak with a member of the Glass House staff, please contact Senior Development Manager, Isabel Richards, at 203-978-3011 or irichards@theglasshouse.org.
The Grainger Society
The Grainger Society is the $1,000 level membership at The Glass House, a site of The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The goal of the Grainger Society is twofold: to provide critical funding for the annual operations of The Glass House, and to bring together individual to share a passion for modern art architecture, design, and landscape.
Grainger society membership provide special access to modern homes, private art collections, behind-the-scenes museum, and cultural site experiences, and so much more!
$1,000
• 10% discount on retail purchases up to $200 at the Glass House Design Store.• Special notification of programming and events.
• Advance emails for special events.
• Priority waiting list for tickets on sold-out days
• Membership in the National Trust for Historic Preservation
• One year subscription to Preservation Magazine
• A copy of Modern Views, published by Assouline
• Acknowledgement on our website
• Glass House Concierge dedicated to The Grainger Society
• Access to exclusive Grainger Society events throughout the season.
• A copy of The Philip Johnson Glass House: An Architect in the Garden by Maureen Cassidy-Geiger.
• Two Glass House + Galleries or Self-Guided tour tickets during the season.
• Advance invitation to the annual Summer Party and other fundraising events.
• $790 tax-deductible, *Renewing members, $865. One membership per couple.
75th Anniversary Annual Appeal
After fifteen years of closure and a $1.8 million conservation project, the reopening of the Brick House represents a significant achievement in its history.
The Glass House, built between 1949 and 1995 by architect Philip Johnson, is a National Trust Historic Site located in New Canaan, Connecticut. The pastoral 49-acre landscape comprises fourteen structures, including the Glass House and Brick House (1949), and features a permanent collection of 20th-century painting and sculpture, along with temporary exhibitions.
Support for our preservation efforts comes from individuals like you. Your donation will help sustain ongoing programs and the preservation of the entirety of The Glass House site. We invite you to help us celebrate our 75th Anniversary by making an end-of-year gift.
Thank you for your generosity.
2024 Giving Tuesday
Thank you for supporting The Glass House on this #GivingTuesday.
Your donation will directly support:
- Preservation Efforts: Ensuring that both The Glass House and the newly restored Brick House remain accessible and inspiring places for all to enjoy.
- Educational Programs: Expanding our offerings to engage more students and visitors in the story of The Glass House and its impact on architecture and design.
- Community Engagement: Fostering connections within the New Canaan area and beyond through exhibitions, tours, and events.
Your gift today not only helps us safeguard one of the world’s most celebrated works of Modernism, but it also ensures that future generations can experience and appreciate its beauty and significance. Thank you!