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 Mary Margaret and Fritz Porter, 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 email Lisa Woods, Membership, Associate Director of Development at lisa.woods@bechtler.org or call 704.353.9207. Modernist Society membership is available at three levels:

MODERNIST SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP 

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• 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
• 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

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All of the benefits of the Modernist Membership, plus:

• Private wine reception 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

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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 Lisa Woods, Associate Director of Development, by emailing lisa.woods@bechtler.org or by calling 704.353.9207.

Modernist Society Chairs: Mary Margaret and Fritz Porter

Founding Modernists

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

Modernist Society Leaders ($10,000 - $24,999)

• Anonymous
• Lilly and Steve Young

Modernist Society Benefactors ($5,000 - $9,999)

• Jessica and Alex Churchill
• Jody and Bryan Droze
• Vicki and Porter Durham, Jr.
• Liz and Lane Faison
• Heather and Tom Finke
• Dorlisa and Peter Flur
• Sally and Curt Fochtmann
• Anonymous
• Kitty and Ted Garner
• Donna and Bob Lilien
• Susan Mitchell and Rich McCracken
• Anne and Epes Robinson
• Sally and Russ Robinson
• Anne Carter and Dean Smith
• Shannon Smith
• Jennifer and Eric Steigerwalt
• Anne and Robert Stolz
• Gail and Scott Syfert

Modernist Society ($2,500 - $4,999)

Judith and John Alexander
Robert Barbee
Georgia and Bill Belk
Barrie and Matt Benson
Linda and Bob Bertges
Margaret and Smokey Bissell
Patty Blackburn
Amy and Philip Blumenthal
Tricia and John Boyer
Barbara and Twig Branch
Allison Calicott and Michael Ortlip
Marguerite and Mark Carson
Angela and Jesse Cureton
Caroline and Ben Dellinger
Linda and Bill Farthing
Scott Fitzgerald
Pamela Freeman and Gregory Johns
Eileen Friars and Scott Pyle
Libba and Mike Gaither
Heather and Kevin Gottehrer
Isabelle and Bill Griesmyer
Dale Halton and Fred Wagner
Fran and Greg Hyde
Peggy and Jim Hynes
Lenore Jones Deutsch and Lance J. Deutsch
Toni and ALfred Kendrick
Barbara Laughlin
Holly and Hal Levinson
Kathy and Todd Mansfield
Marie Claire Marroum-Kardous
Jane and Hugh McColl, Jr.
Hope and Mike Parrott
Jancy and Gilbert Patrick
Cyndee and Robert Patterson
Mary Margaret and Fritz Porter
Pat Rodgers
Vickie and Chris Rolfe
Terri and Bill Saint
Laura and Mike Schulte
Tonya and Stoney Sellars
Mattye and Marc Silverman
Margaret and John Switzer
Sandi and Ben Thorman
Patricia Tobin and Kurt Waldthausen
Cassandra and David Wagner
Jerri and Mark Webb
Betsy Fleming and Ed Weisiger Jr.
Mary and Christopher Winston

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