Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

There is still time to apply for this opportunity to join our talented team! The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, a gem in the Southern art landscape and in the heart of Uptown Charlotte that is devoted to European and American modern art and its legacies, seeks a Director of Development. The Director of Development will create and execute the Bechtler’s comprehensive fundraising strategy in alignment with its strategic plan, including overseeing all aspects of donor engagement, fundraising events, grant writing, major and planned giving, membership, and stewardship. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, results-driven leader with a proven track record of securing annual and major gifts and building lasting relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners. For more information about the job and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eVpUJjeq #bechtlermuseum #modernart #uptowncharlotte #developmentdirector #teambuilding Photo: Current installation view of "Clare Rojas: Past the Present"

ICYMI: November is the month when our beloved Firebird sculpture celebrates the 15th anniversary of its installation. Test your Firebird knowledge with this fun trip down memory lane with our executive director, Todd D. Smith, featured on WBTV with Jamie Boll. Link to watch is in the comments. #Firebird15 #bechtlermuseum #modernart #uptowncharlotte #wbtv

We are thrilled that our current exhibitions, "Clare Rojas: Past the Present" and "Chance Encounters: Surrealism Then and Now," were so well received by The Charlotte Ledger arts critic Lawrence Toppman. We'll let his words do the talking (link is in the comments) but suffice to say, you'll surely find your own connection with the art on display. At Bechtler, our mission is to expand the conversation around modern art. One way we do this is bringing in living artists to complement our established collection. Come see for yourself. #visitbechtler #modernart #surrealism #clarerojas #artmuseums #fallarts Clare Rojas, Woman In Chair Reading With Fly, 2021, oil on linen, 50 x 40 in. Collection of Liz and Lane Faison, Charlotte, NC. Photo: Chris Edwards,  courtesy of the artist and SOCO Gallery, Charlotte, NC

We are hiring! The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, a gem in the Southern art landscape and in the heart of Uptown Charlotte that is devoted to European and American modern art and its legacies, seeks a Director of Development. The Director of Development will create and execute the Bechtler’s comprehensive fundraising strategy in alignment with its strategic plan, including overseeing all aspects of donor engagement, fundraising events, grant writing, major and planned giving, membership, and stewardship. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, results-driven leader with a proven track record of securing annual and major gifts and building lasting relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners. For more information about the job and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eVpUJjeq #bechtlermuseum #modernart #uptowncharlotte #developmentdirector

This week's math lesson: You + Modern Art = a visit to the Bechtler Museum If you haven't had a chance yet to see our fall show, "Clare Rojas: Past the Present" or take a photo with our Firebird sculpture in honor of its anniversary, tomorrow is a great time to come by! Wednesday nights offer free admission from 5 pm to 9 pm. Those numbers don't lie, so come see us and discover a new side of yourself. https://lnkd.in/eHa_R2rf #modernart #bechtlermuseum #wednesdaynight #datenight #newmath #art #selfdiscovery #uptowncharlotte

#TBT We are excited to share some images from last week's Next Gen birthday bash! Charlotteans gathered to honor the Oct. 29 birthday of the late Niki de Saint Phalle, the French-American sculptor who created "The Firebird." Speaking of "The Firebird," our favorite public art work recently celebrated a milestone too: 15 years ago this month, it was officially unveiled on our entrance plaza. Stay tuned for many more events and special celebrations as the Bechtler Museum approaches its own 15th anniversary in January. #bechtlermuseum #Firebird15 #NextGenCreatives #modernart #uptowncharlotte

Join our team! The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, a gem in the Southern art landscape and in the heart of Uptown Charlotte that is devoted to European and American modern art and its legacies, seeks a Director of Development. The Director of Development will create and execute the Bechtler’s comprehensive fundraising strategy in alignment with its strategic plan, including overseeing all aspects of donor engagement, fundraising events, grant writing, major and planned giving, membership, and stewardship. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, results-driven leader with a proven track record of securing annual and major gifts and building lasting relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners. For more information about the job and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eVpUJjeq #bechtlermuseum #modernart #uptowncharlotte #developmentdirector . . . Photo credit: Niki de Saint Phalle, “Le Grand Oiseau de feu sur l’arche (The Firebird on the arch),” 1991, Mirror mosaic over polyester on steel armature. © 2024 Niki Charitable Art Foundation. All Rights Reserved / ARS, NY / ADAGP, Paris. Courtesy of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Happy 15th Anniversary to The Firebird! Today we celebrate the official unveiling in 2009 of the Bechtler's sparkling public "Firebird" sculpture by the late French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle. The museum is open today from noon to 5 pm and admission is FREE in honor of this special day. Come celebrate with us and revel in the joy "The Firebird" brings to our city. The first 100 visitors get a "Firebird" related gift! Read more fun facts about "The Firebird" in this article from CLTtoday: https://lnkd.in/eNJm_xJc #Firebird15 #bechtlermuseum #visitbechtler #modernart #artmuseums

Thinking about your weekend plans? Here's a cool idea: visit the Bechtler and fall in love with our fall show, "Clare Rojas: Past the Present." Jamie Boll of WBTV did just that recently. Follow along as he talks with our executive director Todd D. Smith in this segment from Wednesday's "On Your Side Tonight." A link is in the comments. And don't worry if you aren't an expert on modern art. As Todd explains, we'll take you along with us, and our museum guides are trained to answer any questions. As he told Jamie: "I think students sometimes have better questions than adults because they are willing to ask them." So ask. Wonder. And absorb. Experience firsthand how modern art explores not just the world around you, but how you think about the world. #visitbechtler #modernart #clarerojas #artmuseums #bechtlermuseum #uptowncharlotte

Check out your favorite modern art museum in the news again! Giving a shoutout to CLTtoday and Maria Delgado for this informative and fun-to-read piece about all that the Bechtler has to offer, in honor of our upcoming 15th anniversary. Read it, love it and come see us in uptown Charlotte. Admission is FREE on Sunday from noon to 5 pm to celebrate yet another anniversary - 15 years since our public sculpture, The Firebird, was unveiled on our entry plaza. #bechtlermuseum #modernart #art #uptowncharlotte #Firebird15 #anniversaryparty #celebrateart https://lnkd.in/eu_KJQcu