Involvement in the Circle Level Membership program contributes a large source of funding that allows the Museum to provide programs and exhibitions that engage, entertain, and enlighten visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Even more important, your support helps the Museum remain free to the public, something we have been able to do since the day our doors opened. For details or to join over the phone, you are welcome to contact the Development Officer for Membership at 205.297.8088.

Please click here if you wish to join as a Circle Level Member online.

  • Free passes to any ticketed exhibition (6)
  • Special rates on Museum classes and programs
  • Invitation to members-only previews and events
  • Invitation to exclusive Circle Level Members-only events
  • Museum Store and Oscar's at the Museum Café discounts (10%)
  • Additional discounts during exclusive Member Shopping Days
  • Opportunity to join Museum support groups
  • Free or discounted admission to over 400 participating museums across the North America
  • Subscription to the quarterly newsletter
  • Invitation to Family Days
  • Recognition in the Museum newsletter and the Annual Report
  • Certificate for Sunday Brunch
  • Private curator-led tour for you and up to 15 guests
  • Private curatorial consultation
  • Invitation to the annual donor dinner
  • Free use of the Member's Room, 8th Avenue Lobby, and Sculpture Garden rental space (contact Special Events to schedule)

Collector’s Crawl
Sunday, October 28th, 2012
1-5pm

Join your fellow Circle Level members on a tour of four distinctive homes featuring private art collections. Learn how these collectors live with their art, how they started collecting, and discover original works by some phenomenal artists.

Karen and Joel Piassick: Traditional and Contemporary Pottery and Southern Face Jugs, Traditional and Contemporary Western Art

John Hagefstration: Collection of 20th Century Photography mostly Black and White

Corbin Day: Contemporary Art with a focus on paintings from 1960 forward, Studio Glass

Carolyn and Robin Wade: “Treasure trove of eclectic contemporary art and other artifacts”

For more information and to RSVP by October 17, please contact Carrie Montgomery at 205.254.2086 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Chairman’s Circle members have the opportunity for a private reception at the Museum…