Join the Modernist Society and enjoy insider access to the museum’s renowned collections and exhibitions. The Modernist Society brings together individuals who share an appreciation for modern art and a personal commitment to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art’s mission of designing outreach programs that benefit the quality of life for citizens typically underserved by the visual arts sector. Your contribution as a Modernist Society Member supports the museum’s presentation of exhibitions, public programs and community outreach initiatives.

Chaired by Sally and Russell Robinson and Jessica and Alex Churchill, Modernist Society members receive a membership to the museum as a benefit of their gift, in addition to many opportunities for deeper engagement with art, artists, touring exhibitions, and the Bechtler collection through a diverse schedule of events and programming. For questions about joining the Modernist Society, please contact Rebecca Morris, Director of Individual Giving, by emailing rebecca.morris@bechtler.org or by calling call 704.353.9216. Modernist Society membership is available at three levels:

MODERNIST SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP 

Join

• Unlimited free admission to the museum
• Free admission to all museum public programs including Jazz at the Bechtler, Guest Lectures, and Modernism + Film
• Invitation to VIP reception before exhibition openings and two annual cocktail parties: Picnic on the Plaza and Tribute to the Firebird Reception
• Invitation to annual member appreciation event
• Invitation to intimate dinner for Modernist Society members and guest speakers
• Invitation to informal Cocktails + Conversation tours with the museum's Curator and/or President & CEO
• Private tour with the museum's President & CEO
• Invitation to travel with Bechtler staff to domestic and international destinations
• Ten guest passes for family and friends
• Eight postcards featuring art from the Bechtler collectiuon or our Community Outreach program
• Complimentary one year individual membership to give as a gift
• Recognition on the museum website and donor wall in Bechtler lobby
• $50 off tickets to annual Gala
• 20% museum facility rental discount
• 20% discount at the Bechtler Museum Store
• Reciprocal member privileges at participating museums throughout the United States

MODERNIST SOCIETY BENEFACTOR MEMBERSHIP

Join

All of the benefits of the Modernist Membership, plus:

• Private wine recetion and exhibition tour for you and ten guests
• Bechtler Museum Store concierge shopping
• Private tour of exhibitions and collections with museum leadership
• 25% museum facility rental discount

MODERNIST SOCIETY LEADER MEMBERSHIP

Join

All of the benefits of the Modernist Benefactor Membership, plus:

• Complimentary admission for you and two guests to all museum-sponsored events
• Invitation to annual Chairman's dinner
• 30% museum facility rental discount

Join the Modernist Society Today:

Memberships may also be purchased online, or by contacting Rebecca Morris, Vice President of Development, by emailing rebecca.morris@bechtler.org or by calling 704.353.9216.

Founding Modernists

• Regine and Andreas Bechtler
• Natascha Bechtler
• Tanja Bechtler and Robert Teixeira
• Fiona Bechtler-Levin and Scott Levin
• Viviane Bechtler-Smith and Bill Smith
• Dany and Tony Bucher

Modernist Society Leader: $10,000 - $24,999

• Anonymous
• Lilly and Steve Young
• Joan Zimmerman

Modernist Society Benefactor: $5,000 - $9,999

• Anonymous
• Linda and Bob Bertges
• Jessica and Alex Churchill
• Jody and Bryan Droze
• Victoria and J.P. Durham
• Liz and Lane Faison
• Heather and Tom Finke
• Dorlisa and Peter Flur
• Sally and Curt Fochtmann
• Kitty and Ted Garner
• Donna and Bob Lilien
• Anne and Epes Robinson
• Sally and Russ Robinson
• Dean and Anne Carter Smith
• Jennifer and Eric Steigerwalt
• Anne and Robert Stolz
• Gail and Scott Syfert
• Cassandra and David Wagner
• Charlotte and John Wickham

Modernist Society: $2,500 - $4,999

Judith and John Alexander
Robert Barbee
Georgia and Bill Belk
Barrie and Matt Benson
Margaret and Smokey Bissell
Patty Blackburn
Amy and Philip Blumenthal
Tricia and John Boyer
Barbara and Twig Branch
Angela and Jesse Cureton
Lenore and Lance Deutsch
Jill Dinwiddie and Bernie Hargadon
Fran and Greg Hyde
Linda and Bill Farthing
Scott Fitzgerald
Betsy Fleming and Ed Weisiger
Pamela Freeman and Gregory Johns
Eileen Friars and Scott Pyle
Libba and Mike Gaither
Heather and Kevin Gottehrer
Laura and Mike Grace
Heidemarie and Oscar Groomes
Dale Halton and Fred Wagner
Peggy and Jim Hynes
Marie CLaire Marroum-Kardous
Toni and ALfred Kendrick
Beverly and John Lassiter
Barbara Laughlin
Christopher Lawing and Matthew Robbins
Holly and Hal Levinson
Kathy and Todd Mansfield
Yvonne and Richard McCracken
Melissa and Mike McGuire
Kerbie and Brandon Neal
Anna and Tom Nelson
Hope and Mike Parrott
Jancy and Gilbert Patrick
Cyndee and Robert Patterson
Joseph Piemont
Mary Margaret and Fritz Porter
Pat Rodgers
Vickie and Chris Rolfe
Terri and Bill Saint
Janet Saura and Elizabeth Sousa
Laura and Mike Schulte
Margaret and John Switzer
Welford and Ann Tabor
Sandi and Ben Thorman
Kurt Waldthausen and Patricia Tobin
Jerri and Mark Webb
Mary and Christopher Winston