A Message from Museum Director Gail Andrews:
Sixty Years…
A lot has happened at the Birmingham Museum of Art over the last six decades, and your support during our 60th Anniversary year has helped make it one of our best yet. We continue to grow and thrive as a place for visitors to explore and discover the tremendous collection the Museum has developed throughout its history.
As we come to the close of our 60th Anniversary year, we cannot help but look back and be proud of what we accomplished in 2011. We started the year with the release of the new Guide to the Collection, a work of art in itself that highlights our permanent collection. In the midst of celebration though, the Museum – and especially our Education Department – was able to help in the healing after the devastating tornados tore through central Alabama by providing free art classes through Camp South Hampton in the Pratt City Community (see video below) as well as our own Art Camp. This summer we hosted the successful exhibition Who Shot Rock & Roll, and began a new monthly series of evening events, First Thursdays, where guests can enjoy the Museum after-hours.
Now more than ever Birmingham’s cultural sector is in a position to help our community thrive. The arts are an important part of education, healing, and growth. To help the Museum continue to be a part of this, we ask that you consider a gift to the 2011 Annual Fund. Your gift has a direct impact on our ability to collect, preserve, research, teach, and engage as we expand our efforts in the community and our region.
We sincerely hope you will consider making a gift to this year’s Annual Fund. Your contribution to the Museum truly makes a difference in the community and, as outgoing board chair Tom Hamby once said, “Your museum will be stronger as a result.”
Thank you, and best wishes to you and your family during this Holiday Season.
1. Online
Fill out our online donation form for a quick and safe way to give.
2. Mail
Send a check made out to the Birmingham Museum of Art to the following address:
Attn: Annual Fund
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
3. Phone
Speak with one of our development officers directly by calling 205.254.2086 x3964.
