Become a Friend
Enjoy unlimited access, exclusive events and a closer connection to art, all while supporting the Gallery’s work.
From £4 per month
Why become a Friend?
By becoming a Friend, you not only help us to care for and build our world-class collection of Modern British art, you also join an engaged cultural community who enjoy a closer relationship with the Gallery. Membership includes:
Unlimited free entry
Visit as often as you like
Invitations to exclusive previews
Be the first to experience our major exhibitions
10% off at Pallant Café and on events
Enjoy savings every time you visit
Free Gallery Magazine
Delivered straight to your door twice a year
Your Support Matters
Your membership helps us:
- Care for our nationally significant collection
- Stage ambitious exhibitions
- Support artists and curators
- Deliver learning programmes for schools and communities
- Keep art accessible to everyone
When you become a Friend, you’re helping to sustain the Gallery’s future.
Choose your membership
Looking to make a deeper impact?
Become a Patron
Our Patrons provide vital support that enables us to care for our world-class collection, create original exhibitions and grow our pioneering public programmes.
Patrons also enjoy great benefits, including regular trips, studio visits and the chance to meet others with a passion for the arts.
Leave a Legacy
By leaving us a gift in your will, whether small or large, you will be helping us to preserve and build our collection for future generations and support the local community.
Whether you decide to leave a gift of artwork or a sum of money, your gift will offer lasting support to the Gallery’s work.
FAQ's
Find the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about joining our Friends.
How many guests can I bring in with me?
You can take in as many guests as your membership type allows.
Friend and admits one person.
Friend Plus Guest admits two people.
Joint Friends admits the two named people on the card.
If you need to check your membership type, it is printed on your card or simply log in to your account to find out.
How many children can I bring with me?
Children have free entry to the Gallery so you can bring as many as you wish.
Joint Friends
The primary membership on a Joint Friends Membership will be the person whose bank details are used to pay for the subscription. Currently you will need to contact the Friends Office to give them the name of the second person in the membership.
Can I buy a Gift Membership online?
Yes, simply select Gift Membership once you have chosen the level of membership you want to give.
Can I have a Gift Membership sent direct to the recipient?
When purchasing a Gift Membership a voucher will be sent to the recipient by email which will allow them to join the Friends online.
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
No, just turn up on the day with your Friends card, and you will be allowed straight in.
Can I join the Friends having bought an admission ticket and have this refunded?
Yes. On the day of your entrance to the Gallery, if you join the Friends we will refund the value of your ticket purchased. If you join as a Friend, only one ticket will be refundable. If you join as Joint Friends, two tickets will be refundable.
What events do I save 10% on?
You save 10% on every event except for those which are Friends only. However if there is a multi-booking option where you save on booking a number of linked events, no further discount applies. Click here to see our upcoming events.
About the Friends Private Views
The Friends Private Views are your exclusive first viewing of our major exhibitions. You will be invited to these events through our email bulletin for Friends.
Can I lend my Friends card to someone else?
We ask you to please not lend your card to someone else. Income from admissions and the Friends is vital to the Gallery. You could consider giving a Gift Membership to someone who would appreciate it. Thank you.
Contact us
Talk to our team at the Welcome Desk about Friends Membership, or contact us by phone, email or mail:
+44 (0)1243 774557
friends@pallant.org.uk
Friends
Pallant House Gallery
8-9 North Pallant, Chichester
West Sussex, UK
PO19 1TJ