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1. Collectors Studio

   Please note that a current MFAH membership is required to join Collectors Studio. Visit mfah.org/joinmfah for information about becoming an MFAH member. Collectors Studio, the Museum’s newest patron group, encapsulates this mission and creates a personal access point where emerging art enthusiasts and collectors experience specially crafted programs to enhance their appreciation

2. Rienzi Society

   The evening allows members to preview the items available for acquisition, and to enjoy a spectacular formal dinner in the Rienzi ballroom. Membership Dues (individual): $2,500. (FMV for an individual membership is $100 and $200 for a couple.) For more information, contact RienziSociety@mfah.org or 713.639.7523. Parking in the Museum’s garages is complimentary during Patron Group events!

3. Photo Forum

   Please note that a current MFAH membership is required to join Photo Forum. Visit mfah.org/jointoday for information about MFAH membership levels and benefits. This ongoing program of activities provides an enriching experience for collectors and enthusiasts, and through their contributions, Photo Forum members help the Museum bring the very best of the art of photography to a broad

4. Latin Maecenas

   Past program highlights include: Talk with Colombian artist Leyla Cárdenas, followed by a reception at a collector’s home Exclusive Latin Maecenas trip to Los Angeles for the opening of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, an exploration of Latin American and Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles and Southern California Artist talk with Uruguayan artist Marco Maggi, followed by a reception at a collector’s home For more information about Latin Maecenas, contact Please note that a current MFAH membership is required to join Latin Maecenas. Visit mfah.org/jointoday for information about MFAH membership levels and benefits.

5. Friends of Asian Art

   lecture and conversation with collectors Panel discussion on the rich history of Indian jewelry with MFAH curators; scholar and author Usha R. Please note that a current MFAH membership is required to join Friends of Asian Art. Visit mfah.org/jointoday for information about MFAH membership levels and benefits. A high point of the year is the annual seated dinner where Friends of Asian Art members vote to select ancient and contemporary masterpieces to be acquired for the Museum’s collection.

6. Friends of American Arts

   With a particular focus on the rich time period from the 18th century through World War I, programs explore important art movements, as well as craftsmen working across media, from paintings, works on paper, sculpture, and furniture Friends of American Arts is a patron group offering social and educational programming that gives insight into the diverse field of American art. Events also showcase works by Native American and African American artists to introduce a full range of American art and techniques to group members.

7. Film Buffs

   , after which admission to most films is discounted to $5 Perks include complimentary and discounted admissions to the Museum’s year-round film screenings in Brown Auditorium Theater and Lynn Wyatt Theater (excluding selected events); a subscription to the bimonthly printed film calendar Already a Film Buffs member? Be sure to keep your email address up to date to ensure you receive film passes, the latest news, and more! If your contact information changes, please email film@mfah.org with your updates.

8. Design Council

   Past program highlights include: Exclusive visit to a local home built by architect Anderson Todd for his family, which just received landmark status A behind-the-scenes tour of Rice University’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen The membership year culminates with an annual vote where members select accessions from a curatorial presentation of artworks. Please note that a current MFAH membership is required to join Design Council. Visit mfah.org/jointoday for information about MFAH membership levels and benefits.

9. Core Salon

   All benefits of Core Salon, plus: A limited edition artwork by a former Core Fellow. Those who join at the 10 X 10 level receive a limited edition work of art created by a former Core Fellow. See more information and benefits below.  All benefits of Core Studio, plus: Invitations to up to three exclusive Salon events Recognition at the annual Core Exhibition and in the annual Core publication A complimentary copy of the annual Core publication   Membership

10. contemporary@mfah

    Please note that a current MFAH membership is required to join contemporary@mfah. Visit mfah.org/jointoday for information about MFAH membership levels and benefits. *By selecting this membership level, your generosity will support the modern and contemporary art department with a $10,000 pledge over five years, $2,000 per year, with the initial $2,000 donation due today. Membership dues create a permanent legacy, having made it possible to bring landmark works into the MFAH collections, including Magdalena Abakanowicz’s Abakan Rouge III, Spencer Finch’s Moon Dust, Rick Lowe’s Untitled, and Betye