Patrons 2020 -21

Patrons2020–21

Patrons are at theheart of the MFAThe Patron Program is one of the MFA’s most valued groups of friends andsupporters and your ticket to an unparalleled experience. While currentcircumstances prevent us from gathering in person at the Museum in the nearfuture, Patrons will, as always, receive a wide range of robust benefits andprivileges, including special event invitations, insider curatorial access to thecollection, and a staff dedicated to enriching your Patron experience.Patrons are committed to the preservation and celebration of one of the world’sgreat art collections. Patron gifts provide unrestricted support to the Museum—the kind of flexible funding that, now more than ever, will help ensure thestrength and stability of the Museum. Patron support sustains the Museum,enabling the MFA to connect with our community on the deepest levels.Art can strengthen our understanding of the world around us and offer solace,clarity, and perspective. Whether you are an active or prospective Patron, weinvite you to discover this for yourself by looking through our schedule ofvirtual events and joining us as MFA Patrons this year.If you have questions or want to learn more, the Museum’s Patron office ishere to help! Please call 617-369-3211 or e-mail patronprogram@mfa.org.Matthew TeitelbaumAlice GalakatosANN AND GRAHAM GUND DIRECTORC H A I R , PAT R O N P R O G R A M C O M M I T T E E1

Join todayVisit mfa.org/patronReview this brochure for benefits associatedwith each level of membership and register orrenew your membership at mfa.org/patronPatron Program CommitteeLevels 100,000 or more 30,000 to 49,999Patron Fellow 6,000 to 11,9992Carla CabotPeri OnipedePatron Sponsor 12,000 to 29,999VICE CHAIR, STEWARDSHIPNancy CorkeryYvette ShakespeareFrancesca Piper KossDeb GlasserAmeeta SoniAlex HastingsCraig TevolitzVeronica HeathCatherine TrumanLiz MarcoulierEmi WintererMary Margaret GrahamV I C E C H A I R , Y O U N G PAT R O NPatron Member 50,000 to 99,999Sue O’BrienCHAIRDirector’s CirclePatronPresident’s CirclePatronSibel BessimAlice GalakatosChairman’s CirclePatron 3,000 to 5,9992020–21Beth PaisnerVICE CHAIR, PROGRAMMINGSusan TurpinVICE CHAIR, MEMBERSHIP3

PatronPrivilegesAn UnparalleledExperienceDirector’s Circle PatronPatron MemberContributing 30,000– 49,999Contributing 3,000– 5,999 Unlimited admission for you and your guests Admission for four adults and children 17 and under 18 VIP passes per major exhibition * 12 VIP passes per major exhibition * Privileges listed are subject to limitations imposed by our commitment to the health and safety of our members,visitors, and staff in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact the Patron Office with specific questions. Invitations to all Director’s Circle events andlearning opportunitiesInvitation to join the Ann and Graham Gund Directorfor an exclusive travel opportunity *Opportunity to rent space at the MFA to host yourprivate event with the reservation fee fully waivedAbility to host a wedding at the MFA (as thecouple or the parents of the couple)Contributing 12,000– 29,999 Admission for four adults and children 17 and under 16 VIP passes per major exhibition *Chairman’s Circle PatronPresident’s Circle PatronContributing 100,000 or moreContributing 50,000– 99,999All benefits at the Patron Fellow level Unlimited admission for you and your guests Unlimited admission for you and your guestsPatron Fellow 30 VIP passes per major exhibition * 20 VIP passes per major exhibition *Contributing 6,000– 11,999 4 Invitations to all Patron Sponsor events andlearning opportunitiesOpportunity to host an intimate cocktail party forup to 10 guests at the MFA with the curatorand collection of your choice * A complimentary exhibition catalogue selectedby MFA staffAll benefits at the Director’s Circle level Admission for four adults and children 17 and under 14 VIP passes per major exhibition * Complimentary valet parking at the MFA *Complimentary annual membership in aCurators Circle of your choosingAll benefits at the President’s Circle level Invitations to all Patron Fellow events andlearning opportunitiesAll benefits at the Patron Member levelInvitations to all Patron Member events andlearning opportunitiesAll Patron Programmembers receive All benefits at the Patron Sponsor levelPatron Sponsor Free admission to the collections and all exhibitionsA direct phone line and e-mail address to reachstaff dedicated to personally handling yourspecial requestsReciprocal admission benefits at 22 majorart museumsOpportunities to travel with curators *Opportunity to join Curators Circles—a special wayfor members to learn about the MFA’s collections Recognition in the Annual Report Parking discount of up to 40% Discount on Summer Party tickets * 15% discount at all Museum dining venues 10% discount at MFA shops, in stores and online Updates on exhibitions, programs, and events,with specific information for Patrons with atwice-yearly newsletterPlease note that benefits and privileges of Patron membershipcannot be transferred to Corporations. For more informationabout the Museum’s Corporate partnerships opportunities,please visit mfa.org/give/corporate-partnerships.* Indicates that these benefits are subject to limitations due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.5

PatronPrivilegesHost a Private Eventat the MFAAn additional privilege of Patron membership includesthe ability to host your own exclusive private event.Patrons who participate in the Patron Programwith an annual donation of 10,000 receive a 50%discount on the MFA reservation fee; with an annualdonation of 20,000 or higher, the entire MFAreservation fee is waived.6Tie the Knot at the MFADirector’s Circle, President’s Circle, and Chairman’sCircle Patrons have the additional opportunity tohost a wedding at the MFA (as either the couple orthe parents of the couple).While social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 restrictionscurrently prevent us from hosting live events, we’d be pleasedto answer any questions about hosting your event in the future.Please contact Restaurant Associates Catering for additionalinformation at 617-369-3115.ChooseYourCircle!All Patrons are eligibleto join Curators CirclesChoose from among 15 groups to gain a deeper dive into MFAcollection areas with curators and other experts, fellow Patronsand other high-level MFA members. Get closer to your MFA andhelp departments, and the Museum, fund a future full of art.For more information, visit mfa.org/curatorscircles7

PatronEventsStay engaged!The health and safety of the Museum’s communityis our top priority. For this reason, the Patron Programis pleased to offer a series of exceptional virtualopportunities throughout the 2020–21 season.We hope to be able to offer some in-person eventsduring 2021, as well as continue to offer virtual eventsfor those who are unable to join us at the Museum.Invitations to our virtual events are sent by e-mail inadvance of each event. To RSVP, kindly follow theinstructions on the invitation. All Patron virtual events arerecorded, and a link of the recording is available on request.Chairman’s Circle,President’s Circle, andDirector’s Circle PatronsContributing 30,000 to 100,000 or moreChairman’s Circle Patrons, President’s Circle Patrons,and Director’s Circle Patrons receive invitations to theseexclusive events, in addition to all Patron Sponsor, Fellow,and Member events.S U N D A Y, D E C E M B E R 1 3 , 2 0 2 0 , E V E N I N GDirector’s Holiday Party“Del Gesù” Violin: A Visiting MasterpieceChairman’s Circle, President’s Circle, and Director’s Circle Patrons joinAnn and Graham Gund Director Matthew Teitelbaum and MFA Trusteesto celebrate the holiday season with a special musical performancefeaturing a Cremonese violin by Giuseppe Guarneri “del Gesù.” Joinus to learn more about the instrument and hear this rare example ofa “del Gesù” violin on loan to the MFA played by assistant principalviolinist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Julianne Lee.Co-organized by the Patron Program and Curators Circles:Musical Instruments.T U E S D A Y, A P R I L 2 7 , 2 0 2 1 , E V E N I N GA Special Evening with theMFA’s DirectorMembers at the Director’s Circle, President’s Circle, and Chairman’sCircle levels are invited to join Ann and Graham Gund DirectorMatthew Teitelbaum for a special event. A formal invitation willfollow and will include details about the evening.This evening is generously supported by89

Patron SponsorsContributing 12,000 to 29,999Patron Sponsors receive invitations to these special events,in addition to all Patron Fellow and Member events.W E D N E S D A Y, D E C E M B E R 2 , 2 0 2 0 , E V E N I N GTime and Place:Julie Mehretu and Cy TwomblyCelebrate the recently published Cy Twombly: Making Past Present,which accompanies the upcoming exhibition at the MFA and the Getty.Curator Christine Kondoleon, George D. and Margo Behrakis Chair,Art of Ancient Greece and Rome, and colleague Kate Nesin offer asampling of works by Twombly that illustrate the influence of Italy andthe Mediterranean on his art. Following, hear Reto Thüring, Beal FamilyChair of Contemporary Art, in conversation with artist Julie Mehretu.Co-organized by the Patron Program and Curators Circles: Black Artsand Artists, The Contemporaries, and Laurel Society.T U E S D A Y, M A Y 1 1 , 2 0 2 1 , E V E N I N GSpotlight on Light: From ArtisticMedium to Conservation ToolAppreciating light’s complexity is central to the work of Museumconservators. Patron Sponsors join Curators Circles: Conservationand Collections members for an exploration of light: what it is, whatit can reveal, and how conservators use it to better understand andpreserve the world of art. Light is considered from the point of viewof the artist, the conservator, and the scientist.Co-organized by the Patron Program and Curators Circles:Conservation and Collections.1011

Patron FellowsContributing 6,000 to 11,999Patron Fellows receive invitations to these special events,in addition to all Patron Member events.T H U R S D A Y, N O V E M B E R 1 2 , 2 0 2 0 , E V E N I N GSacred Art in Museum SpacesJoin fellow members of the Patron Program for an evening dedicatedto religion at the MFA. In recent years, MFA curators have made arenewed effort to include multiple perspectives in programs andexhibitions and to better address the art and culture of diversecommunities. In this program, we welcome Kathryn Gunsch,Department Head and Teel Curator of African and Oceanic Art;Simona Di Nepi, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Curator ofJudaica; Marietta Cambareri, Senior Curator of European Sculptureand Jetskalina H. Phillips Curator of Judaica; and Laura Weinstein,Ananda Coomaraswamy Curator of South Asian and Islamic Art.These curators of four distinct collections share their thoughts onhow to engage with the complex topic of religion and art.T U E S D A Y, M A R C H 2 , 2 0 2 1 , E V E N I N GVirtual Travelogue throughJapanese Art and CulturePatron Fellows are invited to join Anne Nishimura Morse, William andHelen Pounds Senior Curator of Japanese Art, on a virtual travelogueof traditional as well as contemporary Japan. Explore this beautifulcountry from the comfort of your home and learn more about theMFA’s world-class collection of Japanese art.1213