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, Development Manager 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 Executive Director
• Private tour with the museum's Executive Director
• 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
• 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, Development Manager, 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
• Fiona Bechtler-Levin and Scott Bechtler-Levin
• Tanja Bechtler and Robert Teixeira
• Viviane Bechtler-Smith and Bill Smith
• Dany and Tony Bucher

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

• Sarah and Tim Belk
• Sheryl and Brian Bucci
• Jessica and Alex Churchill
• Angela and Jesse Cureton
• Liz and Lane Faison
• Heather and Tom Finke
• Dorlisa and Peter Flur
• Anonymous
• Kitty and Ted Garner
• Susan Mitchell and Rich McCracken
• Mary Margaret and Fritz Porter
• Sally and Russ Robinson
• Anne Carter and Dean Smith
• Shannon Smith
• Jennifer and Eric Steigerwalt
• Anne and Robert Stolz
• Lilly and Steve Young

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

Robert P. Barbee
Georgia and Bill Belk
Barrie and Matt Benson
Margaret and Smokey Bissell
Amy and Philip Blumenthal
Tricia and John Boyer
Barbara and Twig Branch
Marguerite and Mark Carson
Sallie and Derick Close
Paige and Mark Cohen
Malcolm Davis
Lenore Jones Deutsch and Lance J. Deutsch
Heather and Kevin Gottehrer
Peggy and Jim Hynes
Pamela Freeman and Gregory Johns
Toni and Alfred Kendrick
Barbara Laughlin
Donna and Bob Lilien
Marie Claire Marroum-Kardous
Posey and Mark Mealy
Kerbie and Brandon Neal
Hope and Mike Parrott
Cyndee Patterson
Pat Rodgers
Vickie and Chris Rolfe
Laura and Mike Schult
Mattye and Marc Silverman
Margaret and John Switzer
Gail and Scott Syfert
Sandi and Ben Thorman
Cassandra and David Wagner
Jerri and Mark Webb
Mary and Christopher Winston

Emily and Paul Zarbatany