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Council Membership Benefits
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 BMA.
Through their generous annual gifts, BMA Council donors enable the Museum to achieve great things. Its world-famous collection, landmark building, and groundbreaking exhibitions shine even brighter because of Council support.
Patron's Council
Includes all benefits of lower levels, plus:
- Invitations to exclusive Council events, including opening receptions for major exhibitions
- Curator-led Tours followed by a prix fixe group lunch
- Exclusive cocktail receptions and curator presentations
- Free parking at the BMA East and West lots
- Free daily admission to ticketed exhibitions for you and your guest(s)
- Extra 5% discount at The BMA Shopfor a total discount of 15%
- Special donor recognition at the Museum's entrance and in the online Annual Report
Curator's Council
Includes all benefits of lower levels, plus:
- Invitation to annual Curator's Council Reception at the home of a BMA Trustee
- Eight VIP passes for ticketed exhibitions to share with friends
- 10% discount on one private BMA rental+
+The value of your benefits will increase if you receive a discount on a private rental
Join Now ($3,500+)Director's Council
Includes all benefits of lower levels, plus:
- VIP tour of the Museum by special appointment*
- Opportunity to travel with the BMA Director and Board Chair on the Director's Council Trip
- 15% discount on one private BMA rental+
*By request. Please call 443-573-1800 to schedule.
+The value of your benefits will increase if you receive a discount on a private rental
Chair's Council
Includes all benefits of lower levels, plus:
- Invitation to annual Chair's Council Dinner with the Director and Board Chair
- Art-filled travel with the Director and Board Chair on Chair's Council trips
- Assistance in securing VIP admission to Art Fairs
- Complimentary BMA exhibition catalogues
+The value of your benefits will increase if you receive a discount on a private rental
Join Now ($10,000+)Benefactor's Council
Includes all benefits of lower levels, plus:
- Private lunch with the Director*
- Concierge ticket assistance for exhibitions at museums throughout the world
- Private consultation with a Museum curator in your Baltimore home*
- 25% discount on one private BMA rental+
*By request. Please call 443-573-1800 to schedule.
Join Now ($15,000+)Founder's Council
Includes all benefits of lower levels, plus:
- A private consultation with a Museum curator in your Baltimore home*
- Participation on a BMA Accessions Committee*
- Private tour and dinner with the Director for up to 6 people*
- 20% discount on one private BMA rental+
*By request. Please call 443-573-1806 for information.
+The value of your benefits will increase if you receive a discount on a private rental
Leadership Council
Includes all benefits above, plus:
- Recognition as a sponsor of one focus exhibition or museum program
- 25% discount on one private BMA rental+
+The value of your benefits will increase if you receive a discount on a private rental
Join Now ($50,000+)All Council Members Get
- Reciprocal Member privileges at hundreds of North American museums with the Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program (MARP) and North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM) programs
- Opportunity to travel in the Contributor Travel Program
- Invitations twice yearly to the Director's Brunch & Talk
- Opportunity to join a BMA Friends Group
- 10% discount at Gertrude's restaurant at the BMA
- Great discounts on BMA programs
- Subscription to Members magazine BMA TODAY