creating a community of like-minded art lovers

Become a Member

SAFIM membership offers members deeper, more intimate access into the world of art and culture in South Africa in the form of special invitations to bespoke events. We nurture a community of like-minded art lovers, connoisseurs, collectors and enthusiasts, by offering special access to the world of local art and culture.

Our relationships with South Africa’s leading galleries, museums and collectors give members access to a host of unique opportunities and expert knowledge. Our annual membership programme includes unique art events in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Our membership programme assists us in sustaining our fundraising efforts.

Membership Benefits

Friend and Youth

(Membership benefits can extend to 1x spouse/partner/guest)

  • Invitations to our annual SAFIM Gala Dinner and Auction
  • Access to private exhibition openings, lectures, art fairs and events across South Africa
  • Exclusive visits to local artists’ studios
  • Access to bespoke cultural events in South Africa
  • Subscription to a quarterly Friends’ newsletter
  • Access to select international Friends events
  • Free entrance to the Israel Museum
  • Discount at the Israel Museum shop and restaurant
  • Private/Guided tours of the Israel Museum, on request

R900 - R3600

Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou

Membership Benefits

Friend and Youth

(Membership benefits can extend to 1x spouse/partner/guest)

  • Invitations to our annual SAFIM Gala Dinner and Auction
  • Access to private exhibition openings, lectures, art fairs and events across South Africa
  • Exclusive visits to local artists’ studios
  • Access to bespoke cultural events in South Africa
  • Subscription to a quarterly Friends’ newsletter
  • Access to select international Friends events
  • Free entrance to the Israel Museum
  • Discount at the Israel Museum shop and restaurant
  • Private/Guided tours of the Israel Museum, on request

R900 - R3600

Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou

In Addition to regular Membership Benefits

Platinum Members

(Membership benefits extend to family of four/corporate groups)

  • Exclusive invitations to private collections, collectors’ homes, artist studios, cultural dinners and events across South Africa
  • Private tours of local exhibitions, on request
  • Invitations to International Biennales, art fairs and shows
  • Access to international Friends activities in all 17 countries
  • Invitation to the Israel Museum’s annual International Council and the various events related to this prestigious gathering

R9000

Membership Types Fees
Youth Single Member* R900/year
Youth Member + 1/Couple* R1800/year
Friend Single Member R1800/year
Friends Member +1/Couple R3600/year
Platinum Membership R9000/year
Membership Types & Fees

Youth Single Member* R900/year

Youth Member + 1/Couple* R1800/year

Friend Single Member R1800/year

Friends Member +1/Couple R3600/year

Platinum Membership R9000/year

(*36 years & under)

Membership Fees

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Join our growing SAFIM arts and culture community and let’s work together to support worthy causes.