BASELING WITH THE LOWE JOIN, RENEW, OR UPGRADE YOUR LOWE MEMBERSHIP TODAY AND ENJOY A FULL WEEK OF EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: A MIAMI ART WEEK SURVIVAL KIT IN A LIMITED EDITION HANK WILLIS THOMAS TOTE BAG; INVITATIONS TO MEMBERS-ONLY GUIDED AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURS; AN AFTERNOON WITH HANK WILLIS THOMAS... AND MORE! Hank Willis Thomas, Love Over Rules, 2017. Neon installation, 6 x 6. Hank Willis Thomas, 2017. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. JOIN AT THE BENEFACTOR, DIRECTOR S CIRCLE, OR CURATOR S CIRCLE LEVEL AND RECEIVE: CURATOR S CIRCLE: PASSES (VALID FOR TWO) TO: BENEFACTOR & DIRECTOR S CIRCLE: PASSES (VALID FOR TWO) TO: AS WELL AS... A LIMITED EDITION HANK WILLIS THOMAS/LOWE TOTE BAG REPLETE WITH GOODIES FROM OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS (AĒSOP, DIPTYQUE, MERCEDES-BENZ OF CORAL GABLES, PURA VIDA, AND OTHERS) TO GET YOU THROUGH MIAMI ART WEEK IN STYLE! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LOWE MEMBERSHIP: EMILY.VALDES@MIAMI.EDU - (305) 284-6981
YOU RE INVITED... SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 nd miami art week kick-off celebration, lns gallery - 1-3 pm Join us for the Lowe s Miami Art Week 2018 kick-off celebration, complete with champagne and delectable snacks, at LnS Gallery: 2610 SW 28th Lane, Miami, FL 33133 RSVP required. MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 rd behind-the-scenes tour, art care conservation - 12:30-1:30 pm Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with one of the nation s most distinguished art conservators: Rustin Levenson. A light lunch will be provided, courtesy of the Lowe. Ridesharing services, such as Uber or Lyft, are stongly encouraged, as parking is extremely limited. Address provided with reservation confirmation. RSVP required. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 TH the spirit of south florida benefit - 5-8 pm Celebrate six local artists in this pop-up charity exhibition, curated by the Lowe s Beaux Arts Director and Chief Curator Dr. Jill Deupi. Guests are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Nicklaus Children s Hospital patients. Hosted by Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables with support from The Scout Guide Miami and Buffalo Trace Bourbon. Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables: 300 Almeria Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 RSVP required. All events require an RSVP and are reserved for Benefactors, Director s Circle Members, and Baseling with the Lowe corporate sponsors, who will receive an exclusive access code from the Lowe to RSVP through Eventbrite. Contact Emily Valdes, emily.valdes@miami.edu or (305) 284-6981, for information about joining or upgrading your membership today! 2
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 TH champagne brunch, hosted by dr. arthur and mrs. sari agatston - 10-11:30 am Ease your way into Art Basel Miami Beach with a gracious brunch, generously hosted by Sari and Arthur Agatston. Trolley transportation to Design Miami/the Convention Center will be provided by the Lowe, courtesy of the City of Coral Gables. Address provided with reservation confirmation. RSVP required. design miami preview day access and guided tour - 1-2 pm, 3-4 pm Gain access to Design Miami s invitation-only, Preview Day and enjoy a lively and engaging highlights tour, led by a University of Miami School of Architecture professor. RSVP, with preferred time slot, required; times will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 TH baseling with the lowe, lowe after hours - 7-9 pm Come Basel with the Lowe at a FREE Lowe After Hours! Enjoy food from your favorite Coral Gables restaurants, drinks sponsored by Bacardi, and music, all while roaming the Lowe s galleries after hours! Join at the Individual level of membership or above that evening and you will receive an exclusive Hank Willis Thomas/Lowe t-shirt. This event is generously sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences, University of Miami. 1301 Stanford Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 RSVP suggested. *Benefactors and Director s Circle members will also receive a complimentary Hank Willis Thomas/Lowe t-shirt that evening* FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 TH champagne brunch, hosted by john bennett - 10:30 am-noon Prepare for the Fair! Enjoy a delicious brunch at Terry Riley and John Bennett s chic Mies van der Rohe inspired home in Miami s Design District. Trolley transportation to the Convention Center will be provided by the Lowe, courtesy of the City of Coral Gables. Address provided with reservation confirmation. RSVP required. 3
guided tour of art basel miami beach 2018, dr. nathan timpano - 1-2 pm, 3-4 pm Enjoy a lively and engaging highlights tour of ABMB 2018 with University of Miami Associate Professor of Art History, Dr. Nathan Timpano. RSVP, with preferred time slot, required; times will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. champagne toast hosted by boers-li gallery - 4 pm Unwind after an exciting day at the fair with a champagne toast and enjoy a selection of contemporary, Chinese works presented by Boers-Li Gallery, New York (ABMB Booth E17). Bubbles courtesy of Boers-Li Gallery. RSVP required. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 TH free guided tours at the lowe - 10 am-3 pm Visit the Lowe and enjoy free, docent tours of the Museum s new exhibitions: GIAMPAOLO SEGUSO: MY PAGE IS GLASS (THROUGH JANUARY 27, 2019) DIALOGUES: STUDIO GLASS FROM THE FLORENCE AND ROBERT WERNER COLLECTION (THROUGH JANUARY 27, 2019) YOUSUF KARSH: AMERICAN PORTRAITS (THROUGH JANUARY 20, 2019) ELSIE KALSTONE: IMAGINATIVE THINGS (THROUGH MAY 19, 2019) *Tours will be held at 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm. Free and open to the public. RSVP suggested.* All events require an RSVP and are reserved for Benefactors, Director s Circle Members, and Baseling with the Lowe corporate sponsors, who will receive an exclusive access code from the Lowe to RSVP through Eventbrite. Contact Emily Valdes, emily.valdes@miami.edu or (305) 284-6981, for information about joining or upgrading your membership today! 4
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 TH art week bubbles and brunch at the lowe - 10 am- noon Our annual Bubbles & Brunch is back! Enjoy a delicious brunch, courtesy of Bonhams, and browse the Lowe s current exhibitions at your leisure: Highlights include a micro-exhibition of three of Thomas works, courtesy of the Collection of Martin Z. Margulies. RSVP required: https://www.as.miami.edu/lowe/artbaselbubblesbrunch2918 *Benefactors: Invitation valid for up to six guests; Director s Circle: Invitation valid for up to four guests; Curator s Circle: Invitation valid for up to two guests* arnold and augusta newman lecture series in photography - 12:15-1:30 pm HANK WILLIS THOMAS This Fall s distinguished Newman lecturer, Hank Willis Thomas, will talk about his latest body of work. A book signing follows, courtesy of Books & Books. RSVP required: https://www.as.miami.edu/lowe/artbaselbubblesbrunch2918 *Benefactors: Invitation valid for up to six guests; Director s Circle: Invitation valid for up to four guests; Curator s Circle: Invitation valid for up to two guests* an afternoon with hank willis thomas - 2-3 pm Join Hank Willis Thomas on a visit to his newly installed public art commissions in the heart of Coral Gables. You will also receive a complimentary, autographed copy of his book. Transportation will be provided courtesy of the Lowe. RSVP required. *Reserved for Benefactors only* All events require an RSVP and are reserved for Benefactors, Director s Circle Members, and Baseling with the Lowe corporate sponsors, who will receive an exclusive access code from the Lowe to RSVP through Eventbrite. Contact Emily Valdes, emily.valdes@miami.edu or (305) 284-6981, for information about joining or upgrading your membership today! 5
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BENEFITS BEYOND BASEL BENEFACTOR ($5,000) a full year of: * Unlimited free Lowe admission * Complimentary admission to opening receptions * Free admission to lectures * Southeast Reciprocal and North American Reciprocal Program * 5 Lowe guest passes (each valid for two) * Priority access to Lowe Cultural Tours * Lowe Art Museum publications * Two complimentary tickets to our annual Evening of Art * Private lunch and tour for six with LAM Director DIRECTOR S CIRCLE ($2,500) a full year of: * Unlimited free Lowe admission * Complimentary admission to opening receptions * Free admission to lectures * Southeast Reciprocal and North American Reciprocal Program * 5 Lowe guest passes (each valid for two) * Priority access to Lowe Cultural Tours * Two complimentary tickets to our annual Evening of Art * Private tour for six with LAM Director CURATOR S CIRCLE ($1,200) a full year of: * Unlimited free Lowe admission * Complimentary admission to opening receptions * Free admission to lectures * Southeast Reciprocal and North American Reciprocal Program * 5 Lowe guest passes (each valid for two) 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LOWE MEMBERSHIP: EMILY.VALDES@MIAMI.EDU - (305) 284-6981