Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

As a VENUE: Discover unique gifts…

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is a powerful and imaginative setting for events and meetings. Located at the Levine Center for the Arts, within walking distance of the Charlotte Convention Center, the Bechtler is a unique space designed by internationally acclaimed architect Mario Botta. In addition to museum event * rentals for corporate and nonprofit organizations, the Bechtler provides rental space for private parties and social functions such as: * weddings * birthdays, or * anniversaries. Four distinctive spaces are offered:

• Lobby: The Bechtler‘s lobby can comfortably accommodate up to 120 guests for a sit-down function and 180 for a standing reception. The lobby’s glass front walls and doors provide stimulating visual interplay between the city’s street life and a special event taking place inside. Offering airy, modern surroundings, granite floors and a colorful 23-ft-tall wall drawing by conceptual artist Sol LeWitt, the museum’s lobby delivers an inspired atmosphere for events and celebrations.
• Lobby/Plaza: The lobby/plaza combination accommodates up to 375 for a standing reception. Events on the plaza take place under the museum’s cantilevered fourth-floor gallery which is suspended by a voluminous column. The whimsical Firebird sculpture serves as a backdrop for all plaza events.
• Sculpture Terrace: The second-floor sculpture terrace is a perfect setting for a cocktail reception, offering sweeping views of the Levine Center for the Arts and The Green Park. The terrace can accommodate up to 50 people for a standing reception.
• Classroom: For meetings, workshops, retreats and programs, consider the Bechtler classroom, which offers a Wi-Fi connection and access to audio visual equipment. A number of classroom layouts are available; most room configurations accommodate 23 to 30 people.

Support the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art …by simply booking your next special occasion here:
http://bechtler.org/About/Museum-event-rentals

As a SHOP: Find unique gifts…

The Bechtler Museum Store offers quality gifts filled with inspiration and educational value: * books * home décor * jewelry *  watches * fine pens * toys for all, and * much more. You are sure to find just the right gift to make a memory. Museum members receive a 10% discount on all store merchandise (upper level members receive an additional 5 to 10% discount).

Support the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art …by simply purchasing your specialty merchandise here:
http://bechtler.org/Visit/Museum-store

Be a DONOR: Show that you care…

Through their generosity, the Bechtler’s financial supporters help ensure diverse educational programs, preserve and interpret the collection and provide an increasingly strong future for this new cultural institution. Those who seek to deepen their involvement with the museum may consider making tax-deductible financial contributions in several ways.

Membership:

Your support provides unique opportunities to experience the museum through special events, excursions, programming and other activities offered only to members. Gift memberships are also encouraged. A creative way to support an interest in the visual arts and introduce the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to friends and family. Memberships at specified levels are offered: * Individual * Family * Supporting * Sustainer * Firebird Society, and * Modernist Society.

Donation:

Through their generosity, the Bechtler’s financial supporters help ensure diverse educational programs, preserve and interpret the collection and provide an increasingly strong future for this new cultural institution. Those who seek to deepen their involvement with the museum may consider making tax-deductible financial contributions in several ways:

• Annual Fund: A gift to the annual fund furthers the museum’s mission, supports the exhibition of world-class works of art and builds programs that benefit Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural community. All donations to the annual fund, no matter the amount, are welcome and make an important difference in the operation of the Bechtler and the conservation of its collection.
• Planned Giving: Planned gifts become permanent legacies and provide support to the museum generation after generation. Types of planned gifts include bequests, retirement assets, charitable trusts, IRA rollovers, life insurance policies and other types of lifetime contributions.
• Tribute and Memorial Gifts: Tribute and memorial gifts allow you to honor someone special or express your sympathy by making a gift to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in their name. When you make such a gift, the Bechtler will send a note to the individual being honored or to the family of those memorialized informing them of the gift and identity of the donor. The amount of the gift is kept confidential. Tribute and memorial gifts are 100 percent tax deductible.
• Corporate and Foundation Support: Corporate philanthropy is a cost-effective way to meet marketing goals, target audiences, strengthen public relations and distinguish a company from its competitors. The Bechtler welcomes sponsors at all levels for its changing exhibitions, educational programming and outreach efforts. Corporate sponsors are recognized on the Web and in print and receive exclusive opportunities to entertain clients and reward employees.
• Lawing Fellows Endowment: This endowment will be directed toward supporting the professional training and development of emerging arts professionals on the Bechtler staff through art and museum conferences, continuing museum education courses, and management and leadership programs in the non-profit and museum field.
• Fire Bird Society: By supporting and celebrating the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, members of the Firebird Society support the museum’s mission, to share the joy and excellence of the Bechtler collection with all in order to inspire, inform and enhance cultural and intellectual life. Funds raised through Firebird Society donations provide critical operating support for the Bechtler, allowing the museum to present changing exhibitions, public programs and community outreach opportunities throughout the year.
• The Ambassador Society: The Ambassador Society recognizes members who have made the largest financial investment in the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. These important members are an integral part of the Bechtler through their support of the museum’s programs, exhibitions and educational/community outreach efforts. Thank you to our generous members of the Ambassador Society. Funds raised through our leadership donors provide critical support for the Bechtler, allowing the museum to present changing exhibitions, public programs and community outreach opportunities throughout the year.
• Modernist Society: 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.
• Jazz Affinity Group: Designed to enrich the enjoyment of the museum’s monthly jazz concert series, the Jazz at the Bechtler Affinity Group provides members with reserved seating, giving you and your guests the very best way to experience the Jazz at the Bechtler performances.

Support the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art …by simply contributing here:
http://bechtler.org/Support