Gaunt Collectors Society

In 2015, to assist in acquiring and conserving rare and important examples of Shenandoah Valley decorative, folk, and fine art, the Museum founded the Gaunt Collectors Society (GCS). Named in honor of longtime Museum supporters Shirley and the late Dr. Hunter Gaunt, the GCS in a few short years has helped the MSV acquire a number of exceptional Valley objects and conserve several more. The Gaunt Collectors Society supports the Museum’s efforts to preserve and expand the Shenandoah Valley Collection for our community today and for future generations.

The Gaunt Collectors Society offers opportunities to collectors and others with interest in and passion for expanding the MSV Collection. The Society supports the Collection through a dynamic series of social, educational, and philanthropic activities within the MSV and throughout the Shenandoah Valley. 

Additional Gaunt Collectors Society Membership privileges include:

• Access to the Collection through unique events, including exclusive Member previews, curator-led tours, and private Collection viewing


• Society Members-only special events and trips


• Hands-on workshops and behind-the-scenes access with the MSV curator


• As a VIP Membership level, all the benefits of regular MSV Membership

Members of the Gaunt Collectors Society (GCS) make annual gifts of $1,200 or more for new acquisitions, conservation, and preservation of the MSV’s expanding Collection of exceptional Shenandoah Valley objects. Members of this MSV affinity society play a critical role in advancing the Museum’s mission to preserve and enrich the cultural life and heritage of the Shenandoah Valley. For more information, please contact MSV Senior Director, Institutional Advancement Sherry Hudson at shudson@themsv.org or 540-662-1473, ext. 211.

Become a Donor Member! Donate $500 or more to support the Gaunt Collectors Society. As a Donor Member you can enjoy all MSV Membership benefits, plus free admission to more than 1,000 insitutions via the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) and recognition in the MSV Annual Report. 

Donor Members will also enjoy a complementary annual membership to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). To take advantage of this benefit, you must opt in during the checkout process. By opting in, you are granting the MSV permission to share your contact information with the VMFA, which will in turn mail your VMFA membership cars to you (allow 4 to 6 weeks for activation).

For more information on the VMFA, see www.vmfa.museum. For more information about NARM, see www.narmassociation.org.

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Annual Report 2018

FY 2018 Form 990

FY 2018 Financial Report