A National Historic Landmark THE NATIONAL ARTS CLUB

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

Members of The National Arts Club are expected to make The proposer must adequately prepare the applicant for a contribution to the Club’s mission. A “Contribution” is membership. It is the proposer’s duty to make sure that broadly defined and may include such activities as serving the applicant is aware of the financial obligations of on a committee, developing a program, volunteering to membership. The proposer must acquaint the applicant organize an event, making a financial donation or helping with the mission and history of the Club as well as the to bring important viewpoints to the Club that contribute dress code, house rules, monetary and other obligations to its artistic and educational goals. Strong evidence of of membership. commitment to the Club and the arts in general is critical. The Seconder should be acquainted with the applicant Each applicant for membership in The National Arts and willing to vouch for their character. Club must have a sponsor/proposer and a seconder who are both members in good standing for at least one year and have known the applicant for at least one year. Attending LETTERS OF SUPPORT lectures and other public events at The National Arts Letters of support should address the following. How well Club are opportunities for those interested in becoming a do you know the applicant? What interests and organization members of the Club to meet members. affiliations do you share? How do you know one another? Upon acceptance new members are granted the same How familiar is the applicant with The National Arts Club? status as the Proposer and Seconder and, after a year of Why will the applicant make a good member? Why are you membership, may propose other potential members. proposing the applicant? What will this person contribute The Club has been able to continue its record number to the Club? How would a biographer summarize the of programs and exhibitions because of the unceasing achievements of the applicant with respect to the arts? efforts of its membership. Members are the lifeblood of Please do not repeat information in the letter of support The National Arts Club. that is included elsewhere in the application packet.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE THE ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW PROPOSER The next stage of the application process is the admissions The proposer must know the applicant for a minimum of interview. The interview must be attended by at least a year and act as the applicant’s guide and mentor during three members of the Admissions Committee and the the application process. The proposer has a weighty applicant(s) in person. The Proposer may also be invited. responsibility, and the success of the applicant’s admission Meeting are held monthly and scheduled by the office. is dependent on the actions of the proposer. RSVP is required.

______MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS • Over 200 arts programs and social events per season • Shared spouse and partner membership, as well as membership options for young members • A 19th century National Historic Landmark mansion clubhouse in the heart of , former home of Samuel Tilden, Governor of and founder of the New York Public Library with a bar and parlors with stunning historic and architectural details • Innovative club dining for members and their guests, Monday - Friday, for lunch and dinner. • 6 unique meeting rooms and event spaces • Overnight accommodations for members and guests of members • Access to numerous reciprocal clubs worldwide • Member access to , ’s only private park Donald and an unparalleled collection of American art including works by Edward Potthast, Oscar Fehrer, THE NATIONAL ARTS CLUB Helen Turner and .

The National Arts Club, established in 1898, is today The club features a full-service dining and events the premier arts club in New York City. Housed in the team helmed by General Manager John Eramo, who Samuel Tilden house, an 1840s Victorian Gothic Revival along with Executive Chef Michael DePrima are dedi- mansion and a National Historic Landmark, the club re- cated to collaborating to create the highest quality alizes its mission to stimulate, foster and promote pub- and memorable guest experience. lic interest in the arts by hosting both members-only and public events in its multiple galleries and event spaces. The NAC accommodates exhibitions, theatri- cal and musical performances, lectures, and readings STAY IN TOUCH & CONNECT honoring exemplary artists of all arts genres. Visit us online at EVENTS & FACILITIES www.nationalartsclub.org Like us on Facebook The National Arts Club has numerous spaces avail- facebook.com/thenationalartsclub able to accommodate weddings and events. The in- Follow us on Twitter teriors of the Tilden Mansion are furnished with intri- @NatnlArtsClub cately carved fireplaces, woodwork, period furniture, See us on Instagram a 19th century stained glass cupola by Donald Mac @nationalartsclub