Join SAAM’s Director’s Circle by September 6 to attend our exclusive annual dinner celebrating the reopening of SAAM’s modern and contemporary galleries.

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Did you know that there is a community of art lovers at the Smithsonian American Art Museum dedicated to advancing American art and craft? The Director’s Circle is a philanthropic membership committed to celebrating the creativity of our nation’s artists.

Join today and attend the Annual Director’s Circle Dinner on Wednesday, September 20. This year we celebrate the reopening and reimagining of our modern and contemporary galleries. The evening begins with an artist talk by Carrie Mae Weems. Guests are then invited to an elegant cocktail reception in our newly opened galleries and a dazzling dinner with several artists whose work will be on view.

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As a member of Director’s Circle, you will also enjoy a year of exclusive benefits, including:

Invitation for you and a guest to attend the Annual Director’s Circle Dinner with a celebrated American artist
Private tours of new museum exhibitions
Invitations to VIP exhibition openings and receptions
Insider conversations with SAAM’s Director, curators, and scholars
Reciprocal admission at more than 1000 national museums
20% discount in the Museum Stores and the Courtyard Café

These benefits are not transferable. Annual dues to the Director’s Circle are a charitable contribution that help support SAAM's mission and are partially tax deductible.

Questions? Contact Rogelio Plasencia, Development Officer at PlasenciaR@si.edu or (202) 633-8403.

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