The Bechtler Young Visionaries is an affiliate group of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art designed to connect Charlotte’s young professionals (and those who are young at heart) with the museum and with others who share an interest in modern art and modernism. Bechtler Young Visionary members are invited to attend innovative programs and participate in community outreach projects. Steering Committee members assist in crafting activities and guiding the group's focus.

Benefits of Membership

• Invitations to BYV events and networking opportunities
• Free daily general museum admission
• Discounted tickets to the Bechtler’s annual fundraising gala
• Invitation to museum exhibition opening events
• Discounts at the museum store
• Discounted admission to museum programs like Jazz at the Bechtler, Modernism + Film, Guest Lectures and more
• Reciprocal member privileges at participating museums throughout the Southeastern U.S.
• All related museum membership benefits
  
   

Connect with the BYVs

Stay up to date with Bechtler Young Visionaries news and events:

• Join the BYV Facebook page
• Subscribe to our email list by typing "Bechtler Young Visionaries" in the comments field after noting your subscription preferences
• Email us with questions or comments at byv@bechtler.org
  
  
  

How to Join

To join the Bechtler Young Visionaries, you must first have a current Bechtler membership (purchase a standard individual membership here). Annual membership in the Bechtler Young Visionaries is $35 for an individual and $70 for a couple. The fee is added to any level of Bechtler Museum of Modern Art membership. Becoming a Bechtler Young Visionaries member is easy using one of these methods:

• Purchase a Bechtler membership online, then email lisa.woods@bechtler.org to add your BYV membership
  
• Download the Bechtler Young Visionaries brochure and mail back the enrollment form
  
• Stop by the Bechtler's admission desk
• Or call 704.353.9200
  
   

Bechtler Young Visionaries Steering Committee 

• Nicole Frambach 
• Mary Lytch 
• Aaron Ligon 
• Brandon Neal
• Karen Bernhardt
• Andrea Arevalo
• Javier Arevalo
• Irina Toshkova
• Terry Brown
• Foozhan Kashkooli
• Omar Alberto Villa

Upcoming Events

• October 14: Bechtler Family Day with Big Brothers / Big Sisters - Volunteers are needed to assist with activities, please contact Lisa Woods at lisa.woods@bechtler.org to sign up 

See photos from Bechtler Young Visionaries' events on Flickr.