Council

BMA Council

The BMA Council is a distinguished group of Baltimore’s most committed cultural and civic leaders. Some are renowned art collectors. Others are noted philanthropists and corporate leaders. All enjoy a special relationship with The Baltimore Museum of Art.

Members of the BMA Council, through their generous annual gifts, enable the Museum to achieve great things. Its world-famous collection, landmark building, and groundbreaking exhibitions shine even brighter because of Council support.

The benefits of Council Members are many and include private tours, exhibition receptions, intimate dinners—and the satisfaction of strengthening this great cultural treasure.

We invite you to join or renew your BMA Council Membership today. For a list of benefits, please click on the name of each council level below.

Levels and Benefits

Patron’s Council Gifts of $1,200–$2,499
Curator’s Council Gifts of $2,500–$4,999
Director’s Council Gifts of $5,000–$9,999
Chairman’s Council Gifts of $10,000–$14,999
Benefactor’s Council Gifts of $15,000–$24,999
Founder’s Council Gifts of $25,000 and above

Become a BMA Council Member today!

Special Council Events

Baltimore’s most philanthropic citizens and corporate leaders support the BMA through their generous membership in the BMA Council and Corporate Council. To become a Council Member and receive invitations to these special events, please call 443-573-1806.

Director’s Brunch & Talk
Saturday, November 22
8:45–11 a.m.
Senior Curator for Contemporary Art Darsie Alexander provides a thought-provoking introduction to Franz West for Contributor Members. Meet BMA Director Doreen Bolger, and enjoy a free light brunch at Gertrude’s restaurant. Invitations will be mailed.

Chairman’s Council Dinner
Tuesday, December 2
BMA Board Chair Stiles T. Colwill hosts this annual dinner honoring the BMA’s most generous contributors to the Annual Fund. The featured exhibition at this intimate and elegant affair is Franz West, To Build a House You Start With the Roof: Work, 1972–2008.

Perspectives: Private Tours for Council Members
Council Members are invited to enjoy special exhibitions and behind-the-scene tours. For more information, contact Sally Ruppert at 443-573-1806 or e-mail sruppert@artbma.org.

Taking in the View: English Watercolors and Prints
Tuesday, September 9
11:30 a.m.
With Assistant Curator of Prints, Drawings & Photographs Ann Shafer

Franz West, To Build a House You Start With the Roof: Work, 1972–2008
Tuesday, October 14
11:30 a.m.
With Senior Curator of Contemporary Art Darsie Alexander

Baltimore Album Quilts Revisited: A Matter of Style
Tuesday, November 18
11:30 a.m.
With Curator of Decorative Arts for Textiles Anita Jones