What is the Avant-Garde?
The Avant-Garde is a Social Philanthropic Society. The Avant-Garde is a group of diverse young (and young at heart) professionals who promote and support the Frist Center for the Visual Arts through social, educational, and fundraising events.
As an Avant-Garde member you will develop an insider’s appreciation for the variety of exhibitions the Frist Center offers, enjoy invitations to social and educational events, and learn about creating your own art collection while supporting the arts in Nashville through your membership and unique fundraisers.
The Avant-Garde is the perfect way to meet new people, network with business associates, join friends, and expand your appreciation of the arts.
AVANT-GARDE MEMBERSHIP DUES and BENEFITS
**All levels include benefits for two adults (singles may bring a guest) and Friend Membership Benefits
Avant-Garde
$175
· Invitations to Avant-Garde exclusive events
Avant-Garde Benefactor
$500
· Invitations to Avant-Garde exclusive events
· Two additional single-visit guest passes (eight total)
· Six one-time-use parking passes
· Two complimentary tickets to the Wine Tasting
· Reciprocal membership privileges at twenty-seven museums across the U.S.
Avant-Garde Director's Circle
$1,000
· Invitations to Avant-Garde exclusive events
· Invitations to Circle exclusive events
· Two complimentary tickets to the Wine Tasting
· Two unlimited-use guest passes for Frist Center admission
· Free parking in Frist Center lots (subject to space availability)
· Reciprocal membership privileges at twenty-seven museums across the U.S.
FRIEND MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
· Personalized membership card
· Free admission to exhibition galleries and ArtQuest
(may exclude some special exhibitions and events)
· Six single-visit guest passes
· Members-only previews of new exhibitions
· Members-only docent led tours of selected exhibitions
· 10% Gift Shop discount
· Subscription to the At the Frist members’ newsletter
· Opportunities for rental of facility spaces
· FREE admission to the Frist Fridays concert series
· Discounts on selected art publication subscriptions
· Four one-time use parking passes
· Recognition on the Frist Center Annual Report
Join the Avant-Garde today!
For more information, please contact:
Jason Facio
jfacio@fristcenter.org
615.744.3248
2008 EVENTS
January 17—Aaron Douglas Member Preview
February 14—Monet to Dalí Member Preview
February 15—Wine Reception and Tour of Monet to Dalí with Trinita Kennedy
April 10—Lecture and Mixer
May 8—Tiffany Member Preview
May 18—Breakfast at Tiffany's Brunch
May 30—Frist Fridays with Toni Joe White
June 19—Color as Field Member Preview
June 27—Frist Fridays with Lori McKenna
July 25—Frist Fridays with The Dirt Drifters
August 29—Frist Fridays with Music from Red Beet Records: Last Train Home, Peter Cooper, and Fayssoux McLean
September 7—Shakespeare in the Park
September 11—Rodin Member Preview
September 26—Frist Fridays with Denny Diamond
October 9—Eastman Member Preview
October 17, 6:00–9:00 p.m.—4th Annual Wine Tasting
Join us for the Avant-Garde's 4th Annual Wine Tasting event Marcus Brinkerhoff with Palm Bay International will serve as host in partnership with Midtown Wine & Spirits. The wine tasting will showcase Italian wines with properties from Campania, Piedmonte, Sardinia and Trentino. In addition, guests may participate in a silent auction, featuring a variety of gift packages. Proceeds will support Frist Center programs.
Advance ticket purchase is encouraged: Tickets are $75 each or $60 each for Avant-Garde members and may be purchased in advance by contacting Jessie Foster, development coordinator at the Frist Center, at 615.744.4902. Guests may also purchase tickets at the event.
The evening’s tasting will start with a light Prosecco followed by a Vermentino and a Falanghina for the whites. The reds will range from elegant to full-bodied with Cannonau, Barbera and Aglianico grapes. The wines represent a variety of winemaking styles from some of the most prestigious properties in Italy.
October 31—Frist Fridays with The Dynamites
November 14 OR 21—TBD
*All dates are subject to change.
READ AVANT-GARDE E-NEWSLETTERS
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2008 AVANT-GARDE ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Avant-Garde Advisory Council, a volunteer group, determines the direction and programming of the Avant-Garde.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Nicole Paulk
CHAIR
Paige Boston
CHAIR-ELECT Dick Nord
PAST CHAIR
Aurora Daniels
EXECUTIVE ADVISOR
Clare Michels
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Brooke Sevier
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Carla Stokes
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS & ENRICHMENT
ADVISORY COUNCIL
SECOND-YEAR MEMBERS
(Term Ending December 2008)
Roland Baggott
Lynn Casey
Mark Chalos
Michael Hollis
Paul Joiner
Stuart Lackey
Adrienne McRae
Julie Sandberg
Sonia Scalf
Julia Shults
Adam Small
Yabrinya Tisdale
Andrew Vecci
FIRST-YEAR MEMBERS
(Term Ending December 2009)
Ronda Combs
Hank Drennan
Josh Helton
Lindsey Keen
Melissa Kirkby
Troy McFarland
Chris McKee
Carolyn Rabatin
Carol Rice
Polly Ryerson
Maren Scoggins
Andrew Stokes
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