Art museum membership and cultural distinction: Relating members' perceptions of prestige to benefit usage

摘要: Abstract We explore members' perceptions about museum membership and relate these to the usage frequency of two important benefits: free admission special events invitations. argue that purchase art represents acquisition cultural distinction for member. Complementing existing sociological theories associate arts consumption with elite, we investigate how individuals' prestige associated affect benefit usage. Controlling demographic characteristics, found was more frequent members who viewed as a source high tended participate in other ‘highbrow’ forms. Implications findings capital practice are discussed.