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MEMBERS PATRONS
130TH ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, NOON
Join us in person at our Whitsell Auditorium or online via livestream for this year’s Annual Members Meeting! Members will hear from curators, trustees, and special guest speakers, get updates about new upcoming exhibitions, and elect new trustees for the year to come. We have a lot of exciting art and new media programming to look forward to in the year ahead! Watch your inbox for your email invitation with more details coming soon.
FALL MEMBERS OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 5–8 P.M.
Enjoy a fun members-only night at the Museum exploring the galleries while the Museum is closed to the public! Learn about what goes on behind the scenes at the Museum and enjoy snacks, drinks, conversation, activities and more! Watch your inbox for more details coming soon!
MEMBERS MUSEUM STORE ONLINE SALE
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1–2
ONLINE ONLY
Our popular annual holiday sale is back! Members can save an additional 10% (20% total!) off merchandise from the Museum Store online! Two days only! Details on how to redeem your discount online will be communicated by email, so watch your inbox for more info coming soon. And don’t forget—memberships also make great gifts! Gift memberships are available in person at the Museum’s box office, by phone at 503-276-4249, or online at portlandartmuseum.org/membership.
DID YOU KNOW?
Your membership means more than just FREE Museum admission and discounts on PAM CUT screenings, classes, and programs. Membership dollars go toward important collaborative work with community partners, new arts and film programming, staffing, artist and educator services, caring for the art in our collections, and much more!
Upgrading your support can make even more of a difference–visit portlandartmuseum.org/ membership for a full list of levels and benefits and consider upgrading your membership today. Plus, annual Automatic Renewal and Monthly Installment Plans are available to make renewing your membership easier than ever! Call us at 503-276-4249 sign up for Auto Renewal to have your membership renew automatically every year, or set up payments in monthly installments of as low as $13.33 a month!
Visiting the Museum as a Member
Members receive FREE for admission to the Museum (a savings of $25 per ticket)! Current membership card and/or photo identification are required for entry on the day of your visit. Please note that member tickets are limited to the named individuals on your membership cards. Members are not required to reserve tickets in advance at this time. We look forward to seeing you in the galleries soon! The Museum also offers online lectures, film screenings, and web-based events at free or reduced cost to members. Make sure we have your current email address on file to stay connected with your Museum and never miss an invitation.
YOU ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE MUSEUM
Patrons are among the Museum’s closest supporters, elevating their contributions beyond membership in a spirit of philanthropy. Through special programs and enhanced access, Patrons get an insider’s view of how their annual support helps the Museum thrive and evolve.
PATRONS ENJOY BENEFITS SUCH AS:
• Invitations to exclusive events, including our annual gala, exhibition previews, and behindthe-scenes tours
• Invitation to curated local, national, and international travel opportunities • Recognition in Portal, Portland Art Museum
Magazine; on the website; and on campus • Reciprocal member privileges at other museums nationwide • Art rental and purchasing privileges at the
Rental Sales Gallery • Free or discounted admission to lectures, cinematic experiences, and programs • 10% discount at the Museum Store
We offer Patrons opportunities to keep them engaged with the Museum in a varied, deep, and meaningful way. Interested in supporting the Museum as a Patron? Please contact
Aashna Tiruvallur, Patron and Annual Giving Officer, at aashna.tiruvallur@pam.org or 503-276-4203.
For more information on the Patron Society, please visit our website pam.to/patron.
ANNUAL GALA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022
Join us at the Museum for one of our most exciting events of the year featuring a seated dinner, special performances, and honored guests. The Annual Gala returns after a threeyear hiatus to celebrate and raise essential funds for the Museum’s acclaimed exhibitions and educational programs. This year’s event will take place on October 29, 2022, and will acknowledge the innovative spirit and vitality of two important Native American artists featured in our fall exhibitions Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe and Jeffrey Gibson: They Come From Fire. Tickets are $300 per person.
To learn more and reserve your place, please visit us at pam.to/pam-2022-gala or contact harper.brokaw-falbo@pam.org.
PATRON EXCLUSIVE EVENT
HAPPY 130TH BIRTHDAY, PAM— CHAMPAGNE, TREATS & MORE!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022, 11 A.M.–4 P.M.
For 130 years, the Museum’s community has fueled our creativity and empowered our mission. Your generosity makes it possible for us to tell many stories, celebrate, and exhibit important works by diverse artists. From free family days, to showcasing thought-provoking exhibitions, you help make art accessible to ALL.
Join us in person on Monday, December 5, 2022, 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. for a special celebration in honor of PAM’s 130th birthday. Drop by for champagne, goodies, and a 20% discount at the Museum Gift Shop.
MAKE ART YOUR LEGACY:
Twelve years ago, Julia Dolan visited Portland for the first time to interview for a position as The Minor White Curator of Photography at the Portland Art Museum. Not only the role at the Museum, but something about Portland excited her.
Fast forward to today: After more than a decade as a curator here, Julia continues to believe in Portland, our Museum, and the arts and cultural ecosystem that exists in our community. While there is much work to be done, she is moved by the progress the Museum has made in collecting, exhibiting, and celebrating a wider range of stories through art. To ensure that the Portland Art Museum continues to thrive and remain a cherished community asset long into the future, Julia has named the Portland Art Museum as one of the beneficiaries of her estate. Asked what inspired her to make this gift to the Museum, she explained, “I’ve seen museums grow and evolve in important and necessary ways over the past decade. I trust future generations
of the Portland Art Museum staff to shape the collections and programming in ways that will respond to the world they will exist
in—not the world as it is now. Museums should be responsive to change and center their communities’ needs and desires, using art as a springboard to build greater empathy and connectedness.” Planning for the future can be a daunting task for many, and if you have put off writing your will or estate plans, you are not alone. Estate planning is your opportunity to create a legacy. Here are five simple steps you can take to begin your planning journey.
1. KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE:
Create an inventory of all your assets 2. MAKE KEY DECISIONS:
Choose who you want to benefit through your will 3. CHOOSE A TEAM:
Assemble your estate planning team
A. Executor:
Carries out the terms of your will
B. Guardian:
Cares for your children and dependents
C. Agent for durable power of attorney:
Acts as a financial decision maker
D. Agent for health care power of attorney:
Makes health care decisions in case you are incapacitated
E. Estate planning attorney:
Helps you document your decisions and wishes 4. MAKE IT OFFICIAL:
Work with your estate planning attorney to document your wishes 5. CONGRATULATE YOURSELF:
Estate plans not only help you create a legacy but help your loved ones carry out your wishes—it’s a big deal!
We’re here to help, and we would love to talk with you about how the Museum can be a part of your planning journey. Please contact Charu
