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	General Members Purchase Membership For more information, call 212 423 3535 or e-mail membership@guggenheim.org.
	Art after Dark: First Fridays at the Guggenheim Enjoy a drink with friends, explore the galleries, and listen to some of the best DJs in town, all in the spectacular Frank Lloyd Wright–designed building. Admission is $25. Free for all Guggenheim members! There will be no events in June or July. First Fridays will return to the museum on August 1. Media sponsor Village Voice


	New Members' Reception Tue., May 6, 7–9 p.m. New members are invited to join us for an exclusive after-hours viewing of Cai Guo-Qiang: I Want to Believe. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Guggenheim curators and museum staff and mingle with other new members while enjoying some light refreshments.

	Family Members Special events for Family members. Purchase Membership For more information, call 212 423 3535 or e-mail membership@guggenheim.org.
	Guided Gallery Tour of Cai Guo-Qiang: I Want to Believe Sat., Apr. 5, 11 a.m.–noon and 2–3 p.m. Family Members and their children are invited to take an interactive gallery tour of Cai Guo-Qiang: I Want to Believe. Engage in conversation, drawing, and drama activities as you explore the museum through a thematic, family-centered experience! Suitable for children ages 5–10 and their adult companions. To register, please call 212 423 3587.


	Tour and Workshop Sat., May 17, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Enjoy a tour and creative workshop inspired by our current exhibition Cai Guo-Qiang: I Want to Believe. Suitable for children ages 5–12. To register, please call 212 423 3587.

	Special Events Events for Guggenheim members at the Supporting Associate level and above. Purchase Membership For more information, call 212 423 3535 or e-mail membership@guggenheim.org.

	Young Collectors Council Members Purchase Membership Please note that all events are subject to change. For information or to reserve, call 212 423 3534 or e-mail ycc@guggenheim.org.
	Night with Young Patron Groups: Cai Guo-Qiang: I Want to Believe Tue., Apr. 29 @ 6:30 p.m. Join fellow young patrons of the arts for a tour of Cai Guo-Qiang: I Want to Believe. Attending groups include: AIA’s Emerging NY Architects, Japan Society’s 333 Club, SculptureCenter’s New Art Network, The Asia Society’s Asia Circle, and The Studio Museum’s Contemporary Friends. RSVP for this event


	Spring YCC Acquisitions Committee Meeting Tues., May 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Members of the Acquisitions Committee are invited to participate in the semi-annual Acquisitions Committee meeting. Works for acquisition are proposed by the curators, discussed by the committee, and voted upon. This is a unique opportunity to learn about new artists and their work while taking part in the growth of the Guggenheim's permanent collection. For more information about upgrading to the Acquisitions Committee, please call 212 423 3534.


	Preview: Shanghai Tang Thurs., May 15, 6–8 p.m. Shanghai Tang invites the YCC to preview their new boutique while they unveil their new initiative in supporting Asian art for the Guggenheim’s permanent collection.


	Day in Williamsburg Sat., May 17 @ 10 a.m. Begin the day with coffee at the private collection of Joe Amrhein and Susan Swenson, followed by a tour of their gallery, Pierogi. The day continues with an exclusive artist’s studio visit with Ernesto Caivano.


	Panel Discussion: Collecting and Conservation Works on Paper, Prints, Editions Tue., May 20, 7–8:30 p.m. AXA will host a private a panel discussion for the YCC on collecting and caring for work on paper. This discussion is in conjunction with Phillips’ Modern and Contemporary Editions Sale. If you would like an informal tour beforehand, please arrive at 6:30 p.m.


	Lecture: Mark Leckey: Cinema in the Round Wed., May 21 @ 7 p.m. As part of Creative Time’s HEY HEY GLOSSOLALIA project, Mark Leckey presents a lecture on the nature of images and cinematic objects that “come to life” on screen at the Guggenheim’s Peter B. Lewis Theater. Reserve ticket by e-mailing annam@creativetime.org.


	Opening Event: Campari House Thurs., May 29 Hosted with Paper Magazine, Campari presents their summer installment of Campari House. Curated by Simon Watson and Craig Hensala, artists in the show include: Ahmed Alsoudani, David Ellis, Tomoo Gokita, Adam Helms, Rashid Johnson, Titus Kaphar, Elizabeth Neel.


	Travel with the YCC to New Orleans for Prospect.1 this fall! Thurs. Oct. 30–Sun. Nov. 2 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to travel with the Guggenheim for an all-inclusive trip to New Orleans. The YCC will be traveling to Prospect.1, the largest biennial of contemporary art to be organized in the United States, which will debut this fall. Discover and celebrate this amazing city’s creative energy during the opening events of Prospect.1. The specifically designed itinerary for YCC Members includes: Preview of the Biennial Curator-led tour of the Biennial Exclusive artist visits and talks Private collection visit New Orleans city tour Highlights of the biennial will include unique site-specific installations. Please find the artist list here. Price: $2,750 / Non-refundable deposit $500 Download more program information (PDF). Reserve Space Now For further information, please contact travel@guggenheim.org or 212 360 4280.


	YCC Membership Benefit YCC members are eligible for free tickets, with reservations, to Guggenheim lectures and panels. For more information visit the Sackler Center for Arts Education or call 212 423 3534.

	Patrons Circle Members Purchase Membership For information or to reserve, call 212 423 3624 or e-mail patronscircle@guggenheim.org.
	Asia Currents 5 Weds: Feb 27, Mar 12, Apr 2, Apr 16, Apr 30, 6–7:30 p.m. A special five-session immersion into contemporary art from China, Japan, and India featuring conversations with curators and critics, a gallery tour, and private collection and museum visits.


	Patrons Circle Membership Benefit Patrons Circle members are eligible for free tickets, with reservations, to Guggenheim lectures, panels, and Works & Process performances. For more information visit the Sackler Center for Arts Education. To make reservations for lectures or panels, call 212 423 3624. For Works & Process performances, call 212 423 3587.

	Travel Programs Supporters of the Guggenheim Museum are invited to join spectacular custom-designed trips to cultural destinations around the world. Recent trips include St. Petersburg, Russia for the "White Nights," the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao for the unveiling of Richard Serra's monumental sculpture, The Matter of Time, and a tour to São Paolo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the São Paolo Bienal, Brazil's only world-class contemporary art fair. All tours are accompanied by museum curators and specialist tour guides. Guided visits to major art exhibitions and fairs are combined with visits to private collections and artists' studios. For further information, call 212 423 3624.