What is the Avant-Garde?
The Avant-Garde is a Social Philanthropic Society. The Avant-Garde is a group of diverse young (and young at heart) professionals who promote and support the Frist Center for the Visual Arts through social, educational, and fundraising events.
As an Avant-Garde member you will develop an insider’s appreciation for the variety of exhibitions the Frist Center offers, enjoy invitations to social and educational events, and learn about creating your own art collection while supporting the arts in Nashville through your membership and unique fundraisers.
The Avant-Garde is the perfect way to meet new people, network with business associates, join friends, and expand your appreciation of the arts.
AVANT-GARDE MEMBERSHIP DUES and BENEFITS
**All levels include benefits for two adults (singles may bring a guest) and Friend Membership Benefits
Avant-Garde
$175
· Invitations to Avant-Garde exclusive events
Avant-Garde Benefactor
$500
· Invitations to Avant-Garde exclusive events
· Two additional single-visit guest passes (eight total)
· Six one-time-use parking passes
· Two complimentary tickets to the Wine Tasting
· Reciprocal membership privileges at twenty-seven museums across the U.S.
Avant-Garde Patron
$1,000
· Invitations to Avant-Garde exclusive events
· Invitations to Circle exclusive events
· Two complimentary tickets to the Wine Tasting
· Two unlimited-use guest passes for Frist Center admission
· Free parking in Frist Center lots (subject to space availability)
· Reciprocal membership privileges at twenty-seven museums across the U.S.
FRIEND MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
· Personalized membership card
· Free admission to exhibition galleries and ArtQuest
(may exclude some special exhibitions and events)
· Six single-visit guest passes
· Members-only previews of new exhibitions
· Members-only docent led tours of selected exhibitions
· 10% Gift Shop discount
· Subscription to the At the Frist members’ newsletter
· Opportunities for rental of facility spaces
· FREE admission to the Frist Fridays concert series
· Discounts on selected art publication subscriptions
· Four one-time use parking passes
· Recognition on the Frist Center Annual Report
EVENTS
January 17th - Aaron Douglas Member Preview
February 14th - Monet to Dalí Member Preview
February 15th - Wine Reception and Tour of Monet to Dalí with Trinita Kennedy
April 10th -Lecture and Mixer
May 8th - Tiffany Member Preview
May 18th - Breakfast at Tiffany's Brunch
May 30th - Frist Fridays
June 19th - Color as Field Member Preview
June 27th - Frist Fridays
July 25th - Frist Fridays
August 14th - Shakespeare in the Park
August 29th - Frist Fridays
September 6th - Details coming soon
September 11th - Rodin Member Preview
September 26th - Frist Fridays
October 9th - Eastman Member Preview
October 17th - Wine Tasting
October 31st - Frist Fridays
November 14th OR 21st - Gallery Happy Hour
December - TBD
*All dates are subject to change.
2008 Avant-Garde Advisory Council
The Avant-Garde Advisory Council, a volunteer group, determines the direction and programming of the Avant-Garde.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Nicole Paulk
CHAIR
Paige Boston
CHAIR-ELECT Dick Nord
PAST CHAIR
Aurora Daniels
EXECUTIVE ADVISOR
Clare Michels
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Brooke Sevier
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Carla Stokes
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS & ENRICHMENT
ADVISORY COUNCIL
SECOND-YEAR MEMBERS
(Term Ending December 2008)
Roland Baggott
Lynn Casey
Mark Chalos
Michael Hollis
Paul Joiner
Stuart Lackey
Adrienne McRae
Julie Sandberg
Sonia Scalf
Julia Shults
Adam Small
Yabrinya Tisdale
Andrew Vecci
FIRST-YEAR MEMBERS
(Term Ending December 2009)
Ronda Combs
Hank Drennan
Josh Helton
Lindsey Keen
Melissa Kirkby
Troy McFarland
Chris McKee
Carolyn Rabatin
Carol Rice
Polly Ryerson
Maren Scoggins
Andrew Stokes
Join the Avant-Garde today!
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