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Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts

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Membership Information

Membership Information

BE EXCEPTIONAL – JOIN THE BEMIS CENTER
At the Bemis Center, our artists aren’t just exceptional, so are our members. That’s because they know great art doesn’t just happen. It’s cultivated, supported and nurtured. Great art is like a hothouse flower. It happens in just the right conditions. For that reason, you can think of the Bemis Center like a hothouse. It’s where artists from all over the world come and create that great art. Step into any studio on any given day, and you’ll see artists painting, drawing, sculpting, sewing – doing just about any activity related to creating great art.

So when you support the Bemis Center as a Bemis Center Member, you are directly cultivating great art. As a Bemis Center Member, you are directly nurturing great artists. Sure, you get all kinds of perks. Like exclusive invitations to all our exhibitions and special events. Discounts on art and merchandise in the Bemis Store. And depending on Membership Level, you might even be eligible to host your own private get-together in the Bemis Center’s galleries. But you know that’s really not what’s important. It’s all about the art and the artists. It’s all about the Bemis Center’s mission to support exceptional talent. Join us on this mission and become a Bemis Center Member. Join us and be exceptional.

YES! I want to become a member of the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts.

All members of the Bemis Center receive the following benefits:

-Invitations to exhibitions.
-Discount admission to special lectures, seminars and workshops.
-Invitations to “members only’ preview receptions and events.
-10% discount on all artwork and merchandise in the Bemis Store.

Support Levels:
Student $20
Support cutting edge contemporary art while sustaining local art, music and culture in a creative atmosphere such as the Bemis Underground and Slide Jam. Student eligibility required.
100% of your membership is tax deductible.

Individual $35
Gain access to international artists and receive invitations to exhibitions, members-only receptions and discount admission to special events and programs including, Gallery Talks, Open Studios and our monthly Art Talk lecture series.
100% of your membership is tax deductible.

Dual $65
Two individuals can take advantage of contemporary art programming that brings the creative process to life.
100% of your membership is tax deductible.

Family $100
Two individuals, plus membership for children under 18, will enjoy engaging exhibitions, private gallery tours and full access to the Bemis Center’s comprehensive art research library.
100% of your membership is tax deductible.

Donor $250
100% of your membership is tax deductible.

Patron $500
Receive two special reservations ($100 value) to our annual art auction and invitation only art auction preview reception. Also take a private tour of the Bemis Center’s artist-in-residence studios and experience the creative process. Appointment required for small tour groups only.
$400 of your membership is tax deductible.

Contributor $1,000
Get a free art consultation and art collection assessment from a qualified Bemis Center associate. Enjoy a limited edition, signed lithograph, “Venus” by Tony Berlant
($250 value)
$750 of your membership is tax deductible.

Benefactor $2,500+
Host an elegant event in one of the Bemis Center’s galleries for a private function, corporate cocktail reception or holiday party ($1000 value). Space limited to 250 guests. Also receive an invitation for two to our annual Benefactors’ party.
$1,500 of your membership is tax deductible.

Become a member, today!

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
724 South 12th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
12th and Leavenworth
Admission and Parking: FREE
Phone: 402.341.7130
Fax: 402.341.9791
E-mail: info@bemiscenter.org