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Design Discounts
Cooper-Hewitt Membership always gives you access to the best in design. New discounts are yours when you present your valid Membership card.
Design Resources
The Shop at Cooper-Hewitt
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shop.cooperhewitt.org
The Shop at Cooper-Hewitt—a tax-free zone—offers products by a range of designers including limited editions, jewelry, accessories, tableware, glassware, and a wide selection of books on design, including many rare and hard to find titles. Save 10%.
Material ConneXion
The leading global platform for innovative material solutions. Receive 10% off membership to the Materials Library and Online Database, the largest resource for advanced materials in the world.
Publications
Rates apply to mailing addresses in the United States only. Contact the Membership Office for the discount code at 212.849.8349 or chmembership@si.edu.
The Magazine Antiques
A guide to buying, selling, and collecting antiques.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $24.95
Art + Auction
Premier source for international art collectors, featuring auction previews and reviews, art fairs, trends, and collecting advice.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $60.00
Art in America
Cataloguing the changing art world from contemporary to classical.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $24.95
ArtForum
Cutting-edge criticism and reviews of international contemporary art.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $39.00
ARTnews
Trends and events in the art world, including art market updates.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $32.95
Art Papers
Art Papers is about Contemporary Art and all it has been about for thirty-seven years – stubbornly, unpredictably, yet reliably. Recognized as the independent magazine that covers all regions of the USA, Art Papers asserts a unique global perspective on what shapes art now. Art Papers is the essential guide to Contemporary Art.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $30.00
Cabinet
Covering art and culture topics, from high theory to pop sensibilities.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $28.00
Dwell
International innovations in home and product design.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $12.00
ELLE DECOR
Offering cutting-edge designer viewpoints and decorating tips.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $14.95 (9 issues)
Frieze
Contemporary art criticism, reviews, and interviews.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $55.00
Gallery Guide
Gallery information, locations, openings, and past and current exhibitions.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $20.00
Interior Design
The business and aesthetics of the latest in interior design.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $32.50
Interview
A pop culture mélange of celebrities, music, and fashion.
Discount Code: DMU12
Metropolis
What’s next, what’s new, what matters in architecture and design.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $19.95 (11 print issues) / $9.95 (11 digital issues)
Modern Painters
International source on contemporary art and culture featuring original editorial that sparks insight and creativity.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $30.00
Ornament
Ornament Magazine displays the richness and diversity of the art and craft of wearable art in a stunning visual display of creative work. The only international magazine covering all aspects of personal adornment, Ornament provides a wealth of information on contemporary, ethnographic and ancient jewelry, clothing, beads, and costume.
Both print and digital versions for one year (5 issues)
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $25.00
Smithsonian Magazine
Historical and contemporary trends in politics, science, and art.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $18.00
Surface Magazine
Surface is the definitive American voice of the contemporary luxury and design world. Surface provides a rich editorial resource to discover leading talents from the worlds of fashion, architecture, furniture, interiors, technology, and transport. From rising stars to established taste-makers, Surface encapsulates the leading edge of style in all it’s forms.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $19.95
Town & Country
America’s premier lifestyle magazine.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $10.00
Veranda
Luxury design for those with a discerning eye and a passion for living well.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $15.00
Whitewall
The first contemporary art lifestyle magazine.
Cooper-Hewitt Member Rate: $60.00
In the Neighborhood
Ciao Bella Café
27 East 92nd Street
Premier producer of high-end handmade gelati and sorbets. Indulge and receive a 10% discount.
Columbus Avenue Wines & Spirits
730 Columbus Avenue
Enjoy 25% off on any twelve still (non-sparkling wines) in inventory and save 10% on any spirit purchase when you show a Cooper-Hewitt membership card. Offers do not apply to sparkling wines.
Corner Café & Bakery
1246 Madison Avenue
Save 10% on a delicious selection of sandwiches, fresh daily soups, composed salads, handmade baked goods, and self-serve frozen yogurt. Offer valid only at Madison Ave. location.
Eleni's New York
1266 Madison Avenue
Enjoy 10% off playfully unique sugar cookies, cupcakes, and more at Eleni’s UES location.
S. Feldman Housewares
1304 Madison at 92nd Street
Established in 1929, enjoy 10% discount on everything in this a one-of-a-kind shop with over 10,000 items. A must see! Excludes Miele.
Hotel Wales
1295 Madison Avenue
Receive preferred rates and save up to 15% at this elegant boutique hotel situated in Carnegie Hill where rates include 24 hour coffee and tea service. Members also enjoy $2.00 off any drink at the Carnegie View Bar Thursday and Friday nights from 6:00–10:00 p.m.
House of Paw et Bebe
1428 Lexington Avenue
Enjoy 20% off everything (except dog food) in this fantasy setting, catering to the people who want to spoil their puppies and babies.
Jackson Hole & Soup Stop
1270 Madison Avenue
Save 10% at this classic NYC diner for breakfast, burgers, soups, salads, wraps, and sandwiches.
Loft Opticians
1106 Lexington Avenue between 77th and 78th Streets
A small neighborhood store with a great selection and service to match. Save 10% off any purchase.
London Candy Company
1442 Lexington Avenue at 94th Street
Good luck getting budding Anglophiles to leave this Upper East Side candy mecca, a shrine to the not-typically-seen sweets savored by boys and girls across the pond. Save 10%.
New York Yoga/New York Hot Yoga
1629 York Avenue at 86th Street/132 East 85th Street at Lexington
Over 100 classes a week – vinyasa, hot yoga, gentle restorative—come visit your neighborhood yoga studio. 10% off regular memberships for new students only.
Morgenthal Frederics
Locations at 944 Madison Avenue and
699 Madison Avenue
For over 25 years, Morgenthal Frederics has been creating legendary designs for the most recognizable faces in the world. The company focuses on ultra high-end optical eyewear and sunglasses for those who covet classic American design and appreciate superlative quality. Receive a 10% discount.
Otte
1281 Madison Avenue; 1232 Third Avenue
Luxury shopping destination for women of distinct taste for understated luxury and contemporary design. Receive 15% off all full-priced merchandise. Offer valid in-store only!
Paola’s Restaurant
1295 Madison Avenue
Paola’s Restaurant is a welcoming home for Italian cuisine and the classic dishes of Rome. Enjoy 10% off the lunch menu. Not valid on weekend brunch.
Richard’s Interior Design
1390 Lexington Avenue
Interior design services and items, including furnishings, wall coverings, fabrics, and draperies. Receive a 10% discount on merchandise, excluding sale items and previous orders.
Sarabeth’s East
1295 Madison Avenue
Started in 1981 as a bakery, Sarabeth’s now offers a popular array of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Enjoy a 10% discount.
Sylvan’s Garage
90th Street between Madison and Park Avenues
Park non-SUV vehicles for 12 hours, not staying after midnight for $25. Parking stub must be validated at the Museum’s Admissions Desk.
Table d'hôte
44 East 92nd Street at Madison Avenue
Charming restaurant offering seasonally fresh foods. Enjoy 10% discount on lunch. Reservations required. Cash or credit cards only.
Urban Athletics
1291 Madison Avenue at 92nd Street
New in 2012! Urban Athletics carries the finest, most stylish brands in technical apparel and footwear for running and fitness. Save 10% on all full priced footwear and apparel.
Vintage Grape
1479 Third Avenue
Enjoy 25% off on any twelve still (non-sparkling wines) in inventory and save 10% on any spirit purchase when you show a Cooper-Hewitt membership card. Offers do not apply to sparkling wines.
Sip Save Support
Cooper-Hewitt Members and Friends save 10% on purchases at AOC Fine Wines, an online retailer specializing in artisanal wines, with a network of small wine boutiques in Westchester, Fairfield, and at Nancy's Wines for Food in Manhattan's Upper West Side (313 Columbus Ave., between 74-75 St.). Plus, AOC will make a donation to the Museum valued at 10% of the sale. Discover local wine from around the world and help support Cooper-Hewitt! Use code cooperhewitt to save 10% when you place an order at aocfinewines.com, or mention Cooper-Hewitt at one of the stores. Visit aocfinewines.com for store locations.
Members Around Town
Special offers for Cooper-Hewitt Members Members Around Town listings are special offers and promotions for Cooper-Hewitt Members in New York City and beyond. Access the best in design, including complimentary or discounted tickets to fairs, exclusive offers through partnering institutions, and other design discounts.
To request a ticket, contact the Membership Office at 212.849.8349 or chmembership@si.edu with your full name, Membership level, and specify ticket type.
TICKETS | Collective .1
May 8–11
May 8, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | Museum Day | All Members
Pier 57 (Hudson River at West 15th Street), New York, NY
http://collectivedesignfair.com/
Collective is a new design fair in New York City that will present a cohesive, curated selection of contemporary design and historical pieces from galleries around the world.
Open to all Members. To receive a complimentary ticket, contact the Membership Office at 212.849.8349 or chmembership@si.edu.
TICKETS | Frieze Art Fair New York
May 9 | VIP Pass | Patron and National Design Council Members
May 9 | Private View Invite | Design Watch Members
May 10–13 | Day Pass | All Members
Randall's Island, Manhattan, NY
http://friezenewyork.com/
Frieze New York presents the most forward-thinking galleries from around the globe, bringing an international focus to the dynamic contemporary art scene in New York.
Open to all Members. To receive a complimentary ticket, contact the Membership Office at 212.849.8349 or chmembership@si.edu. Requests must be received by April 9.
TICKETS | PULSE New York
May 9–12
VIP Pass and May 9 VIP Brunch (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) | Design Watch Members
May 9 | Young Collectors Afternoon (4:00–8:00 p.m.) | All Members
The Metropolitan Pavilion
25 West 18th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues, New York, NY
http://pulse-art.com/
A unique platform for a progressive blend of renowned and pioneering contemporary artists.
Open to all Members. To request a complimentary pass, contact the Membership Office at 212.849.8349 or chmembership@si.edu.
VIP PASSES | Design Miami/ Basel
June 10–16 | VIP Pass | Design Watch Members
Hall 1.1, Messe Basel, Messeplatz, Basel, Switzerland
http://basel2013.designmiami.com/
Design Watch Members are invited to Design Miami/, the global forum for design, held in a new hall designed by Herzog & de Meuron.
Open to Design Watch Members and above. For more information on receiving a VIP pass, contact the Membership Office at 212.849.8349 or chmembership@si.edu. Requests must be received by April 11.
VIP PASSES | Art Basel
June 12–16 | VIP Pass | Design Watch Members
Halls 1 and 2 of Messe Basel, Messeplatz, Basel, Switzerland
http://artbasel.com/en/Basel
Over 300 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa show work from great masters of Modern and contemporary art to the latest generation of emerging stars.
Open to Design Watch Members and above. For more information on receiving a VIP pass, contact the Membership Office at 212.849.8349 or chmembership@si.edu. Requests must be received by April 11.
TICKETS | Art Antiques London
June 13–19 | Day Pass | Contributing Members
Albert Memorial West Lawn, Kensington Gardens (opposite The Royal Albert Hall)
London, UK
http://haughton.com
We are pleased to offer our Members special access to Art Antiques London 2013. Art Antiques London takes place in a purpose-built pavilion in Kensington Gardens, opposite the Royal Albert Hall and close to the site of the Great Exhibition of 1851. This superb site lends itself perfectly to an art fair of this caliber that brings together approximately 70 of the world’s leading art dealers.
Open to Contributing Members and above, and Members residing in the UK. To request a complimentary ticket, contact the Membership Office at 212.849.8349 or chmembership@si.edu with your full name, and Membership level.
TICKETS | artMRKT Hamptons
July 11–14 | VIP Pass | National Design Council Members
July 11 | Opening Night Party Pass | All Members
July 12–14 | Day Pass | All Members
Bridgehampton Historical Society
2368 Montauk Highway (Rt. 27)
Bridgehampton, NY
http://art-mrkt.com/hamptons
artMRKT Hamptons, a contemporary and modern art fair, features 40 leading galleries throughout the U.S. who present painting, sculpture, drawings, photography, video, and installation. Showcasing a tightly focused selection of work by important artists in a boutique setting, artMRKT Hamptons creates an ideal context for the discovery, exploration, and acquisition of art. For its third edition, artMRKT Hamptons will be housed in a single large scale structure on the grounds of the Bridgehampton Historical Society.
Open to all Members and Friends. To request a complimentary ticket, contact the Membership Office at 212.849.8349 or chmembership@si.edu with your full name, Membership level, and specify ticket type.
TICKETS | ArtHamptons 2013
July 11 | VIP Pass + Opening Preview Party | Design Watch Members
July 12–14 | Day Pass | All Members
Sculpture Fields of Nova’s Ark (Millstone Road off Scuttle Hole Road)
Bridgehampton, NY
http://arthamptons.com
The sixth annual ArtHamptons International Fine Art Fair returns to the 95 acre agriculture reserve of Sculpture Fields of Nova’s Ark in Bridgehampton and showcases more than 50 galleries from around the world featuring blue chip and emerging contemporary art.
Open to all Members. To request a complimentary ticket, contact the Membership Office at 212.849.8349 or chmembership@si.edu with your full name, Membership level, and specify ticket type.
To upgrade to Design Watch ($500), or for more information, contact the Membership Office at 212.849.8349 or chmembership@si.edu.
The Art Museum Reciprocal Network
As an added benefit, Contributing Members and above receive reciprocal privileges and free admission at more than 40 museums nationwide.
• Show your specially marked membership card at the reciprocal museum, and you will receive free admission to the permanent collection. (Ticketed exhibitions and special events not included. Please check with each museum for their policy.)
• A discount on purchases made on premises, in the art and bookshops at participating museums.
• Reciprocal privileges do not receive mailings from any of the participating museums except for the museum with which the member is affiliated.
• Information is subject to change. Please check each museum's web-site when planning your visit.
Reciprocal Museums
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY
Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, CA
Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas, Austin, TX
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, New York, NY
Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, CA
The Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, DE
The Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO
Des Moines Art Museum, Des Moines, IA
Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, ME
The Frick Art and Historical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
The Frick Collection, New York, NY
Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville, TN
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe, NM
Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, CT
The Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu, HI
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, MA
Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI
Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
National Academy Museum & School of Fine Arts, New York, NY
National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO
The Newark Museum, Newark, NJ
New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, LA
North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC
Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC
Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, AZ
Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME
Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, NJ
Smith College Museum of Art, Northhampton, MA
Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery, Washington, DC
The Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati, OH
The Textile Museum, Washington, DC
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, CT
Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, MD
