William King’s legacy was one of giving. This Irish immigrant’s generosity allowed for the construction of a school on the site that WKMA now calls home. Your membership in the William King Society is more than an investment in the museum and its role in Abingdon’s vibrant arts community. It is a continuation of the proud legacy begun by William King centuries ago.
William King Society: Our Standard Bearers of Support
William King Museum of Art is about to reach its full potential as a major regional asset. Education and Exhibitions are growing and thriving, spring 2026 will see the installation of the Worrell Collection of Wildlife Art and completion of the beautiful new wing for it, and the museum’s twenty-acre campus will open as a community park celebrating the intersection of art and nature.
WKMA is truly on the verge of something wonderful. As a nationally accredited museum dedicated to free admission and school programs being free to each child, operating expenses are funded in large part by the generosity of donors like the William King Society, our
William King Society members make an annual gift of $1,200 or more.
For more information or to join the William King Society, contact cpowers@wkmuseum.org or (276) 628-5005 ext. 111.
William King Society Benefits
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Enjoy all the perks of an Individual Membership, with additional exclusive benefits only available to the William King Society, such as
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All benefits included at the Individual Membership level
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Behind the Scenes with the Curators
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Annual President’s Reception for the William King Society
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Tours Out excursions to other museums and sites
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Two free passes to Mistletoe Market (WKMA’s biggest annual fundraiser!)
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Special recognition at WKMA events
Your William King Society membership is tax-deductible up to $1,175.00. If you’d like to elect to receive the full $1,200.00 deduction with NO membership benefits, please make note of that on your payment.
President's Circle
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Enjoy the same benefits as the William King Society with additional recognition as being a top-tier donor of William King Museum of Art.
Your President’s Circle membership is tax-deductible up to $9,975.00. If you’d like to elect to receive the full $10,000.00 deduction with NO membership benefits, please make note of that on your payment.