Director’s Circle

The Director’s Circle is The Bascom's top-tier membership level, a select network of arts, civic and business leaders who strongly support our art center. Membership in the Circle provides an opportunity to come together and experience art on a deeper level. It offers a unique vantage point, bringing members closer to the artists and their work through private galas, openings, art-related travel opportunities and other after-hours events created especially for this inner circle.

Director’s Circle contributions, in turn, provide invaluable support for art center exhibition and education programs, special events, and expanded activities, while taking the Circle members further inside them. Greater access to the directors with behind-the-scenes tours and lectures deepens the Circle member’s art experience.

Explore your art center in greater depth by giving a generous donation of $1,000 or more.

2010 Director’s Circle Events

• June 4, 5–7 pm, Mud to Music/Treasures Preview Party
• August 6, 5–7 pm, Kickstart! Motorcycle Preview Party
• September 10, 5–7 pm, Fire by Three Performance Art Party

2010 Director's Circle Benefits

Master $10,000+
Honor listing on the art center's program donor sign
Acknowledgment in press release and media coverage on major donors
One-time free use of The Bascom facility for a party of your planning
Executive and below benefits for couple or individual

Executive $5,000-9,999
Private docent tour by appointment (for up to 8 individuals)
Tuition waiver for participation for your family group of grandparent, parent and child in one intergenerational class (by pre-registration; not transferable)
Curator and below benefits for couple or individual

Curator $2,500-4,999
Wall sign acknowledgment as sponsor of the annual members exhibition
One bottle of Bascom wine or two Bascom wine glasses
Connoisseur and below benefits for couple or individual

Connoisseur $1,000-2,499
Invitations to three (3) exclusive Director's Circle events
10% off most Shop and exhibition purchases
Opportunities to meet and socialize with other patrons and visiting artists
First opportunity to buy art via select exhibition preview parties
Director's Circle lapel pin
Plus general membership benefits for couple or individual:
Free admission to indoor exhibitions, outdoor sculpture and nature trail
Discounts on educational workshops, classes and lectures
Opportunity to participate in the annual members' exhibition
Invitations to member events including exhibition opening celebrations
Copy of annual program catalog with listing of hundreds of opportunities
Subscription to newsletter publication
Periodic e-newsletter announcement of programs and events
Name listing in selected publications
In season access to non-circulating library of art books and periodicals
Personalized membership card identifying you as a Bascom supporter

We would love to welcome you as a Director’s Circle member.

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Photos of the 2009 Director's Circle Jazz Brunch at Cathy and Bob Fisher's home: