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Sneak Preview Party

Sneak Preview Party
Thu, May 24 • 7-9:30 pm • YBCA Forum
Program begins at 7:30 pm
FREE private event for YBCA Members, YBCA:You participants, Theater Seat donors, plus a guest.
RSVP to membership@ybca.org or 415.321.1367

Join us at the annual Sneak Preview Party for complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres as we present an exclusive look at the inspirations behind YBCA’s 2012-13 exhibitions, performances, film and video screenings and public programs.

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Need More Information About YBCA's Donor Circle?
Contact our Director Major Gifts, Namrata Gupta via email or call 415.321.1345.

Questions About Memberships?
Contact our Membership Department via email or call 415.321.1320.

Membership Delivery
Membership packages are mailed within 7-10 days of processing the order; memberships cannot be held at Box Office.

All YBCA members enjoy the following benefits:

Free gallery admission all the time — $6 savings every time you visit
Free admission to opening night parties — $60 annual value
Ticket discounts for all YBCA programs — $5 off performance tickets; $2 off film tickets
Free members-only artist talks and other member events
Discounts on YBCA catalogues
No waiting in line for Opening Night Parties and other special events

Additional benefits based on membership level:

Membership Level		Benefits
$65 — Basic	Fully tax-deductible	FREE gallery and Opening Night Party admission for you and a guest Member discounts on YBCA Performances and Films Waived handling fees on ticket orders Subscription to YBCA's monthly calendar Members-only ticket specials Exclusive invitations to Member events Discount YBCA:You enrollment	Join or renew at the Basic level » Discounted Basic membership Click here for $40 full-time Student, Teacher, Working Artist or Senior (65+) membership at the Basic level
$85 — Basic Household	Fully tax-deductible	All of the benefits of a Basic Membership plus: A second YBCA membership card (all benefits apply to member and guest—benefits for 4 people total) Discount YBCA:You enrollment for your household	Join or renew at the Basic Household level » Discounted Basic Household membership Click here for $60 full-time Student, Teacher, Working Artist or Senior (65+) membership at the Basic Household level
$165 — Discoverer	Fully tax-deductible	All of the benefits of a Basic Membership plus: A second YBCA membership card (all benefits apply to member and guest — benefits for 4 people total) NEW! Reciprocal privileges through the Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Program (Mod/Co) Reciprocal Member privileges at over 100 arts venues across North America Invitations to preview exhibitions at Opening Receptions	Join or renew at the Discoverer level »
$300 — Groundbreaker	$250 tax-deductible	All of the benefits of a Discoverer Membership plus: Exclusive access to YBCA's Donor Lounge during Opening Night Parties 2 FREE tickets to any YBCA Performance or Film Invitations to preview exhibitions at Opening Receptions Recognition in YBCA's playbill	Join or renew at the Groundbreaker level »
$500 — Curator's Circle	$410 tax-deductible	All of the benefits of a Groundbreaker Membership plus: Exclusive invitations to Curators Salons at private homes and artist studios Private preview tours with YBCA artists and curators Complimentary exhibition catalog Recognition on YBCA's Annual Donor Wall Dual YBCA:You enrollment included in your benefits at no additional charge	Join or renew at the Curator's Circle level »
$1,000 — Director's Forum	$910 tax-deductible	All of the benefits of a Curator's Circle Membership plus: Personal concierge service for all your YBCA ticketing needs VIP priority seating for YBCA Performances Recognition as an underwriter of YBCA's FREE First Tuesdays	Join or renew at the Director's Forum level »
$2,500 — Leader's Circle	$2,410 tax-deductible	All of the benefits of a Director's Forum Membership plus: Private exhibition tour with YBCA's Executive Director and Visual Arts Curators Signed exhibition catalog for the project your donation supports	To join at the Leader's Circle, Benefactor or Vanguard level, please contact: Namrata Gupta, Director Major Gifts ngupta@ybca.org • 415.321.1345
$5,000 — Benefactor	$4,910 tax-deductible	All of the benefits of a Leader's Circle Membership plus: Underwriter acknowledgement in the discipline and project of your choice Recognition at special events, prominent name visibility on signage and performance program and other special privileges associated with your donation Option of having your gift support one of YBCA's annual commissions in the performing or visual arts
$10,000 — Vanguard	$9,910 tax-deductible	All of the benefits of a Benefactor Membership plus: Private dinner with the curator and artist(s) associated with your project Private screening of a YBCA Film/Video for you and 90 of your friends

Member Events

Thu, May 24 • 7 pm // YBCA Forum
YBCA's 12-13 Sneak Preview Party
FREE private event for YBCA Members, YBCA:You participants, Theater Seat Donors, plus a guest. Please RSVP with us at membership@ybca.org or 415.321.1367.

Join us at the annual Sneak Preview Party for complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres as we present an exclusive look at the inspirations behind YBCA's 2012-13 exhibitions, performances, film and video screenings and public programs.

Be among the first to preview the art and ideas YBCA will host in the coming year through an intimate conversation between Executive Director Ken Foster and our curatorial team, followed by a Q&A and an opportunity for you to engage with our staff to help shape the curatorial concepts for 2013 and beyond.