Museum Council Trips - Nassau County Museum Of Art

Enjoy Exclusive Experiences

The Museum Council’s mission is to support exhibitions and educational programs at the Nassau County Museum of Art. This key group of dedicated members share exclusive benefits including behind-the-scenes access to outstanding art collections and unique cultural happenings. Past Council trips have included personal tours given by art collectors in their residences, curators in museums and galleries and artists in their studios (April Gornik, Ben Schonzeit, Nathan Slate Joseph, Keith Sonnier and Hans Van de Bovenkamp among others). Each Fall, the group takes a trip to the Hamptons or the North Fork to view art while sampling the best wine and farm fresh cuisine.

Out of town trips include transportation by limousine and a delicious luncheon. In salon-style group discussions led by museum staff, members share insights and expand their understanding of the art on view.

Museum Council membership supports the Museum’s educational programs for adults, families, school children and those with special needs including autism and memory loss. We hope that you will join our congenial circle to enjoy exceptional experiences while supporting the arts in our community.

Past Trips

The United Nations

Hosted by Museum member Zaw Win, of the UN Secretary General’s Executive Office, the group enjoyed expedited entry and a special VIP tour of the permanent art collection. The collection features representations of love, respect and peace including Picasso’s Guernica tapestry, Fernand Léger murals, paintings by Rufino Tomayo and Jose Vele Zanetti, and many others. Outdoor sculptures including works by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth were also viewed. The highlights of the day were a photo opportunity in the historic General Assembly Room where the delegates meet and a lovely lunch.

Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller at Christie’s New York

The museum reserved a private tour at Christie’s New York to view the auction of the decade. Gathered over a lifetime and handed down from previous generations, the collection reflected the family’s enduring passion for Impressionist, American and Asian art; English and European decorative art; and Chinese, Japanese, Korean and European porcelains.

Council Co-chairs Pat Janco-Tupper and Becky Wuest Creavin, Private Wealth Advisors and Senior Vice Presidents at Capital Group, hosted the Council for lunch in the private dining room of Capital Group, followed by a guided tour of the Capital Group’s Art Collection, which consists of approximately 700 modern and contemporary drawings, paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures from around the globe.

Studio Tours on the East End of Long Island

A special Autumn day was highlighted by visits to three artists who interpret the fabled East End landscape in very different ways. At the studio of April Gornik, whose works were a feature of the museum’s That 80’s Show, we learned about the process and inspirations of her large scale paintings with expressive skies. Next at the home of Carolyn Conrad, an artist who constructs and photographs tiny houses, we viewed the way these psychologically provocative works create a painterly atmosphere. After the group enjoyed a sumptuous lunch at the American Hotel hosted by Dr. George and Amy Kane, the Council attended a private viewing with artist Susan Vecsey at her solo show at the Quogue Gallery featuring her minimalist color blocked works that evoke landscapes.

Tour of the Clark Collection

Bruce and Michele Clark welcomed all to their home and led the tour which featured one of the most expansive collections of Abstract Expressionist art in the area. After the very informative tour with wonderful anecdotes about this spectacular collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures, all enjoyed wine and cheese while curatorial staff shared insights into the art and artists of the genre.

Museum Council Membership

Join the Council! For further information, call the Museum at (516) 484-9338 ext. 23 or email membership@nassaumuseum.org.

Sponsor

$1,250

Sponsor

$1,250

($1,060 is tax deductible)

Exclusive invitations to all Museum Council private tours and trips
Invitations for two to all exhibition opening receptions
Acknowledgement in Museum newsletter, website and lobby signage
Private tour with Museum Director
Free admission (2 adults and 4 children) to a year of changing exhibitions
Free reciprocal admission to 1,000 NARM (North American Reciprocal Museums)
Two complimentary tickets to an exhibition lecture, reservations required
Private docent-led tour, by appointment, Tuesday-Saturday
25% off the Museum site fee for a private party (host assumes other costs)
10% discount in Museum Store
15 guest passes for a one-time visit
Complimentary virtual lectures and one-day workshops

Curator’s Circle

$2,500

Curator’s Circle

$2,500

($2,340 is tax deductible)

All Sponsor level benefits, plus:

5 additional guest passes for a total of 20
Discount on site fee for a private party increases to 30%

Director’s Circle

$5,000

Director’s Circle

$5,000

($4,810 is tax deductible)

All Curator’s Circle level benefits, plus

10 additional guest passes for a total of 30
Discount on site fee for a private party increases to 35%

Enjoy exceptional experiences while supporting the arts in our community.

Your Enduring Legacy

The Nassau County Museum of Art has served our community for 30 years, and we are dedicated to fulfilling our important mission for the benefit of generations to come. This commitment is supported each year by many thoughtful and forward-thinking individuals who give through their estates. Estate planning offers donors the opportunity to transform a love of art into a lasting cultural legacy for the Museum and the community.

As you create or revise your estate plan, we encourage you to remember that you do not have to be wealthy to leave a legacy. Regardless of the size, your gift to the Nassau County Museum of Art will help to ensure that future generations can enjoy our grounds, the exhibitions and programming that you value today.

Bequests

One of the simplest ways to provide a gift to the Museum is through a planned gift is through a charitable bequest in your will or living trust. It is not necessary to rewrite your current documents—simply add an amendment, called a codicil, to your will or living trust.

Suggested language for such a codicil is provided below for you and your attorney to review:

“I give devise and bequeath to the Nassau County Museum of Art (tax I.D. 11-2949583), a private, not-for-profit, 501(C)3, tax exempt organization, located in Roslyn Harbor, New York, the sum of _________ dollars ($________ ) OR _________ percent ( _____%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate OR the following described property: _________ for the benefit of its general purposes.”

Your bequest remains entirely under your control throughout your lifetime and becomes irrevocable only at death. Please contact the Museum to discuss your gift, and provide appropriate staff with a copy of the relevant provision from your will or trust benefiting the Nassau County Museum of Art.

There are many ways you can support the Nassau County Museum of Art, including in-kind donations. By donating tangible items and/or services that can be auctioned or raffled off at fundraising events, your in-kind contribution will directly impact the success of our events, which in turn fund our programs and exhibitions.

Goods and services are sought for the Silent Auction featured at our annual Museum Ball, our major fundraiser held each June. We also seek raffles and prizes to be offered at other fundraising events throughout the year. Please consider joining the ranks of our generous supporters by making an in-kind donation to one of the Museum’s events. Your gift allows the Museum to further its mission of fostering a deeper understanding of art and culture through exhibition and education programs, for all.

All charitable donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. For further information, please contact Tenaya Parchment at 516.484.9338 xt 16 or tparchment@nassaumuseum.org.

You’ll want to visit again and again to see our changing exhibitions and the seasonal natural beauty of our campus set on a 145-acre nature preserve. Use your member discounts on an array of public programs tailored for each exhibition to enhance your appreciation and understanding of the art on view.

Join Now

Whatever your interests, skills, or schedule, you can help the Nassau County Museum of Art in fostering a deeper understanding of art and culture through exhibition and education programs for people of all interests and backgrounds. Volunteering at the Museum is a great way to expand your knowledge of art, give back to your community, meet new people, and share your love of the Museum with others.

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