I Signed Up for ...

Given that I love The Phillips Collection so much and have seen many great art shows - as well as attended the odd lecture or concert - there over the years, I finally signed up today as an individual member.

Truth be told, I have no idea why I never did this before.

Here are some of the perks of an individual membership at the Phillips. For an annual fee of $60, you get:

• Unlimited free admission to special exhibitions and the permanent collection
• Members-only preview days for special exhibitions
• Discounts on events, lectures, and eductional programming
• Two one-day member passes to share with friends
• 10% discount in the museum shop and cafe
• 20% discount in the shop during member holiday shopping days
• Subscription to the e-newsletter

If you have a partner or family you can sign up for a dual membership. And if you have deep pockets you can sign up as a patron who gets invited to swanky exclusive events for special donors who support the museum.

The main reason I signed up as a regular, individual member now is that I really want to try and make it to this upcoming "Bonnard vs. Matisse" lecture on August 21 at the Phillips.

This is also the final week to see the MADE IN THE USA exhibition that ends on August 31.

On a separate note, I love the look and feel of this blog from the Phillips.

Let there be art!