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MEMBERS PATRONS
Patrons are among the Museum’s most generous annual donors whose shared connection to the Museum is enhanced by a host of offerings that bring art into daily life. Patron support advances the Museum as a cultural resource in the Pacific Northwest. In recognition of their generosity, Patrons have access to a host of benefits that deepen their involvement with the Museum. To learn more about the Patron Society, visit pam.to/patron or contact Emma Kirby, Patron and Annual Giving Officer, at emma.kirby@pam.org or 503-276-4312.
PATRON VIEWING
Patrons are invited to an exclusive viewing of this highly anticipated exhibition. Enjoy over 150 works, including paintings and works on paper collected by Jacques and Natasha Gelman alongside photographs and period clothing. Look for your invitation with more information on this special opportunity this spring!
WHY I GIVE
Patron Spotlight
GREG TIBBLES, Portland Art Museum Trustee; Patron Society Member (since 2005) with spouse Cathy Tibbles
Why do you give to the Portland Art Museum?
Supporting the arts, in general, helps lead to a vibrant, nurturing cultural environment in any city. Helping to provide support to the oldest established museum in the Pacific Northwest is particularly important. PAM anchors the arts in downtown Portland, and the vision of unifying the two historic buildings via the Rothko Pavilion will firmly set that anchor, providing a community locus for all. Cathy and I do what we can to support that vision and mission.
What do you enjoy most about being a member of the Patron Society community?
The fact that it is a community. Though I was born here in Portland, I wasn’t raised here and never worked here. Being a member of the Patron Society has helped connect us to the community through the shared love of the arts and visual arts in particular. The well-designed cultural trips to other cities are certainly a plus, and I look forward to joining in those once they resume. The special insights into exhibitions through such things as Patron previews are wonderful, as are interactions with PAM’s set of talented, forward-thinking curators. I love the way they work together to increase the breadth and depth of the collection.
What is your favorite exhibition to visit at the Museum?
That’s almost like asking which of your children you love the most! While I love wandering the permanent collection galleries and thoroughly enjoy mainstage exhibitions like the current Nefertari and the beautiful Nabis, I have really enjoyed the exhibits that step outside classical arts. A trip up the stairs to see whatever is current in the APEX space is always rewarding. And every visitor should go see the Mesh exhibition. The Shape of Speed [2018] with its classic cars was simply beautiful—breathtaking art on wheels; the LAIKA exhibit [Animating Life, 2017–18], with its connection to greater Portland, was a delight for adults and children both. I hope PAM continues to challenge and entertain its patrons for decades to come. Did I mention the Hank Willis Thomas show [All Things Being Equal..., 2019]? Wow! If you are interested in learning more about the Patron Society, please scan the QR code with your phone camera or contact Emma Kirby at 503-276-4312 or emma.kirby@pam.org.
Patrons are annual donors who experience a shared connection to the Museum who genuinely believe in our mission and directly support the exhibitions, installations, and films our community experiences daily. We also offer corporate memberships through our Patron Business Society! More information about benefits are available at portlandartmuseum.org/support/patron-society.
Members-only Viewing Times
10 – 11 A.M
VISITING THE MUSEUM AS A MEMBER
JUST FOR MEMBERS: Special admission times for Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism will be available during the first hour every day that we are open. Can’t make it during a members-only time? Don’t worry! Members are also welcome to reserve their free admission tickets for any other times that we are open! Watch your email inbox for more information as additional times and dates become available.
For additional information and answers to our most frequently asked questions about ticketing for this exhibition, please see our Ticketing and Timed Entry section on page 4.
Do we have your email address? Don’t miss out!
Online communication has become more important than ever—make sure we have your current email address on file to stay connected with your Museum as we look forward to new opportunities for online events and programs in the months to come! Members receive FREE 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 exhibition visit. Please note that member tickets are limited to the named individuals on your membership cards. The Museum also offers a number of online lectures, film screenings, and web-based events at free or reduced cost to members. Please note that because capacity is often limited, RSVPs and/or advance ticket reservations for online lectures and special events are highly recommended.
How to reserve your free Museum admission tickets as a member:
Online: Be sure to sign in to our website with your email address and password in order to access your member discount. The membership discount will be applied after you’ve added ticket(s) to your shopping cart and proceeded to the checkout. Remember to print your e-ticket(s) to present at the Museum for entry. Onsite: Visit the Museum’s box office with your current membership card(s) and/or photo ID. Please note that as visitors will only be admitted to our special exhibitions via timed-entry tickets, some time slots may already be sold out by the time of your visit. Advance reservations are recommended.
Questions about your membership status or timed-entry tickets? Need to update your address or request new membership cards? Answers to our most frequently asked questions can be found online at portlandartmuseum.org/faqs. For a full listing of our new health and safety policies, visit portlandartmuseum.org
