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The Public Friends Scheme

Being a ‘Friend of The Public’ is more than just invitations to exhibition Private Views, advance notice of our events and 10% off tickets and PinkTank purchases.

News item: Frank Skinner signs up to our Friends Scheme

As a Friend you will become part of a passionate, creative and engaging group dedicated to helping us to; use the arts to raise aspirations and change more lives, make the arts more accessible to a diverse community, and support more local groups to exhibit their work at The Public.

Individual Friend

£15 per year

Annual Friendship Benefits:

• Invitation for two, to all of our Exhibition Private Views
• 1 Postal copy of every Go Public newsletter
• Advance notice of events at The Public – through e-newsletters
• 10% off ticket prices (2 per person) and PinkTank purchases (excluding alcohol)*.

One Off Introductory Offer 

• 1 free ticket (up to a value of £10) for any one event*
• 1 private tour of the building (and exhibitions) for you and up to 3 of your friends/family – within opening hours*
• 2 portrait photographs in our studio

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Family Friend+

£30 per year

Annual Friendship Benefits:

• 2 Saturday Art Club sessions for your family group*
• 1 Postal copy of every Go Public
• Advance notice of events at The Public – through e-newsletters
• 10% off ticket prices and PinkTank purchases (excluding alcohol)*

One Off Introductory Offer

• 1 family ticket (up to a value of £15) for any one event*
• 1 private tour of the building (and exhibitions) for your family group – within opening hours*
• 3 portrait photographs in our studio
• Mix and match 3 of the following (personalised) items: mug, fridge magnet or badge*

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To become a Friend, please complete and return the Friends Scheme Membership Form

Membership forms are also available at The Public’s reception desk. General enquiries about the scheme can be made either in person, by phone (0121) 533 7161 or by emailing giving@thepublic.com

* Subject to availability, prior booking and at the discretion of Sandwell Arts Trust. Friends Scheme benefits cannot be used in conjunction with other offers/discounts.

+ Family Friendship is for 4 people; 2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children (children are to be under 16 years of age).