Named to honor key MNA founders Harold and Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton, the Colton Circle is an exclusive giving society whose supporters make the Museum of Northern Arizona a priority in their philanthropy through generous giving of $1,000 or more annually.
For more information or if you have any questions about joining the Colton Circle, please contact the Development office at 928-774-5213 ext. 227 or click here to email us.
Colton Circle Levels and Associated Benefits
Colton Circle Fellow ($1,000 – $2,499)
- Benefits at the Black Mesa membership level, including complimentary general admission to the museum.
- VIP invitation to Colton Circle events – e.g. opening receptions, gallery talks, tours
- Subscription to the Colton Circle Quarterly newsletter
- First access to purchase Ventures trips and special event tickets (as offered, limited availability)
- Annual recognition on donor wall of honor and in MNA’s Museum Notes newsletter
- Free admission to MNA festivals and Thirsty Thursday concerts
Colton Circle Patron
($2,500 – $4,999)
All of the Colton Circle Fellow benefits plus…
- Free general admission to the museum for any number of accompanied guests
- Invitation for one private, docent-led tour of the MNA Exhibits building for up to eight people
Colton Circle Director
($5,000 – $9,999)
All of the Colton Circle Patron benefits plus…
- Invitation for one private, curator-led tour of a special exhibition for up to eight people
Colton Circle Advocate
($10,000 – $24,999)
All of the Colton Circle Director benefits plus…
- Invitation for one private tour per year of the Easton Collection Center for up to eight people
Colton Circle Benefactor ($25,000+)
All of the Colton Circle Advocate benefits plus…
- Highest level of recognition of the Colton Circle
- Invitation to annual social event with the MNA Executive Director and Board Chair
2025 Colton Circle events will include the following:
February 1, 2-4 pm – Members & VIP Preview of Life Extended: Biology as Metaphor exhibition
March 21 – Opening reception for Collecting in a Changing World exhibition
March 22 – MNA Research Associates Showcase
May 10 – Namingha Institute reception & pop-up exhibition
May 30, 5-7 pm– Opening reception for Shifting Life Zones exhibition
June 7 – Party on the Plateau, MNA’s biggest fundraising event of the year
June 12, 3:30-4:30 – Tour of the MNA Herbarium
June 27 – Heritage Festival Members’ Welcome
July 10, 3:30 – 5:00 pm – Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Easton Collection Center
Friday, September 5 – Colton Circle Birthday Party Celebration at the Colton House
Saturday, September 6 – MNA’s 97th Birthday Party
November 15 – Opening reception for Route 66: Wagon Road to Mother Road
