Championing a Sustainable Future
The Legacy Circle
Since 1988, Hammonds House Museum has celebrated Black lives and culture across the African Diaspora. The Legacy Circle is our monthly giving community—visionary supporters whose steady commitment fuels creativity, preserves heritage, and keeps art accessible to all.
Your membership supports:
Exhibitions that boldly challenge the status quo
Diverse voices in our galleries and programs
Transformative outreach to West End and metro Atlanta
Every Legacy Circle member is a cornerstone of our creative community—your support sustains exhibitions, programs, and education throughout the year.
The Legacy Circle Levels
Mosaic Maker - $25+/monthly
Celebrate the vibrant diversity shaping our museum. Unite voices, stories, and cultures for a connected arts community.
Benefit Highlights:
- Digital recognition
- Early access to exhibitions/events
- HHM Muse newsletter
- Artist talks invites
Culture Keeper - $50+/monthly
Champion the preservation and sharing of Black cultural heritage. Your generosity sustains transformative exhibitions and outreach.
Benefit Highlights:
- All Mosaic Maker benefits
- VIP curated art experiences
- Behind-the-scenes curator tours
- Special recognition at select events
- Insider updates on acquisitions/collections
Heritage Guardian - $100+/monthly
Be at the forefront of cultural stewardship. Shape the museum’s future and inspire generations with leadership support.
Benefit Highlights:
- All Culture Keeper benefits
- Invitations to private receptions
- Concierge service for select events
- Special thank-you gift
Luminary - $250+/monthly
Illuminate futures and leave a lasting legacy. Luminaries are visionary leaders whose generosity powers museum excellence.
Benefit Highlights:
- All Heritage Guardian benefits
- Private previews with Executive Director/Curator
- Recognition in Annual Report & lobby
- Exclusive travel/cultural experiences (as available)
Ready to make your mark?
Choose the level that speaks to you and join The Legacy Circle. Your monthly gift unlocks meaningful experiences—and ensures Hammonds House Museum remains a beacon of inspiration, equity, and community for generations to come.
The Friends of Dr. O.T. Hammonds
Honor a Vision. Shape the Future.
Celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Dr. O.T. Hammonds—visionary, collector, and champion of African Descendent art and culture. By joining this circle of annual supporters, you help keep his vision alive, ensuring the art and stories of the African Diaspora continue to inspire and connect generations.
Your generosity does more than sustain exhibitions—it safeguards a cultural future for Atlanta and beyond.
Giving Levels & Special Engagements
Friend - $250+/annual gift
Special Engagements: Recognition in the HHM Muse newsletter, invitations to exclusive Friends events
Patron - $500+/annual gift
Special Engagements: All Friend benefits plus curator-led exhibition previews
Benefactor - $1000+/annual gift
Special Engagements: All Patron benefits plus Artist meet‑and‑greets for direct, inspiring conversations
Leadership Circle - $2500+/annual gift
Special Engagements: All Benefactor benefits plus VIP access to major events and intimate private dinners with museum leadership and special guests
"Supporting HHM through the Friends of Dr. O.T. Hammonds allows me to be part of a living legacy. It’s more than giving—it’s preserving our stories for the world." — Friend Member
As a Friend of Dr. O.T. Hammonds, you are not just a donor—you are a guardian of Atlanta’s creative legacy, shaping the next chapter of Hammonds House Museum.
