At Plains Art Museum, we believe that art in all forms is spectacular and has the power to enrich lives and impact our community. We are proud to introduce the inaugural exhibition for our Mothers of Invention series, titled See Acts of Audacious Daring! The Circus World of Judy Onofrio. This exhibition will feature the magical work of Rochester, Minn., artist Judy Onofrio. This series will enhance the cultural and artistic life of the community while creating public awareness for an older generation of women artists to ensure that their work and contributions to the arts are known and remembered. These pioneering artists stand as courageous and creative role models that can inspire others and show how doors have been opened for younger women in the art world.
Onofrio’s large-scale, mosaic sculptures of magicians, acrobats, animals, and circus acts will be exhibited alongside historic examples of circus banners, posters, and carvings from Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wis.
Plains Art Museum is dedicated to bringing people and art together for learning and inspiration. Our goal is that each visitor be inspired by art and experiences that promote lifelong learning and personal growth.
As we celebrate the work and accomplishments of artists, we hope you’ll join us by sending your tax-deductible gift today, or by making your gift online. Being a member comes with endless benefits, but the best one is intangible: the knowledge that you are making a difference. Let’s show our community the magnificence of art!
Colleen J. Sheehy, Director and CEO
Plains Art Museum Membership Benefits
Plains Art Museum is our region’s primary destination for art appreciation and visual culture. Museum members provide funding for programs that foster creative learning, encourage imagination, and enrich lives. We invite you to join us as a member and share in the satisfaction of helping to bring people and art together. As a member, you’ll receive a number of valuable benefits. Support the arts in our region as you enjoy the privileges associated with membership.
Your tax-deductible gift will truly make a difference.
| Friends Circle | Senior/Student | Individual | Household | Friend | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support levels | $25 – $39*** | $40 – $74 | $75 – $99 | $100 – $249 | ||
| Personalized membership card | • | • | • | • | ||
| Free admission to galleries | • | • | • | • | ||
| A one-year subscription to Museum newsletter | • | • | • | • | ||
| Invitations to V.I.P. events | • | • | • | • | ||
| Invitations to programs and exhibitions | • | • | • | • | ||
| Invitation to Annual Membership Meeting/Reception | • | • | • | • | ||
| Spring Gala priority ticket sales | • | • | • | • | ||
| 10% discount on classes, workshops, and camps | • | • | • | • | ||
| 10% discount in The Store & Café Muse | • | • | • | • | ||
| Personalized membership cards for additional household members | • | • | ||||
| A V.I.P. behind-the-scenes tour for you and your group | • | |||||
| President’s Circle | Enthusiast | Advocate | Curator | Director | President | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support levels | $250 - $499 |
$500 - $999 |
$1,000 - $2,499 |
$2,500 - $4,999 |
$5,000+ | |
| Corporate members receive member cards in company’s name to give to employees/clients | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10+* | 10+* | |
| Name listed in Annual Report | • | • | • | • | • | |
| One free rental of Museum conference room (catering extra)** | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Invitation to exclusive pre-reception events | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 10% discount on any Museum facility rental (catering extra)** | • | • | • | • | ||
| Certificate of recognition | • | • | • | • | ||
| Your name displayed on the Museum’s lobby panel | • | • | • | |||
| Recognition lapel pin | • | • | • | |||
| Two complimentary Spring Gala tickets** | • | • | • | |||
| Four complimentary guest passes for your friends (free gallery admission) | • | • | ||||
| One free rental of Museum atrium or 3rd floor open space (catering extra)** | • | |||||
| One free rental of entire Museum (catering extra)** | • | |||||
| Special travel opportunities hosted by Museum (when available) | • | |||||
| President’s Circle members also enjoy the same benefits as Friend’s Circle members. | ||||||
* Limited quantity based on company’s needs. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent that tangible benefits are not received in return.
** If you receive a tangible benefit, the Museum will tell you the value and whether it’s substantial enough that it must be deducted from your contribution.
Multiple gifts within your membership year are combined and qualify you for the highest donor privileges offered.
Double your support! Check with your business or personnel office to see if your employer has a matching gift program.
*** Student membership includes participation in LINK Reciprocal Student Membership Program. LINK gives full-time students the option to visit other participating arts organizations and experience the same membership benefits these organizations offer their student members. Participating organizations include the following:
- Center for the Arts 218-736-5453
- Duluth Art Institute 218-723-1310
- IFP Minnesota 651-644-1912
- The Loft Literary Center 612-215-2575
- Owatonna Arts Center 507-451-0533
- Rochester Art Center 507-282-8629
- Southern Theater 612-340-1725
- Textile Center 612-436-0464
- Walker Art Center 612-253-3559
Benefits for free Museum rentals are non-transferable.
