A SEASON FOR OUR MEMBERS

Make plans to experience these Member-exclusive events that highlight The Ringling’s special exhibitions, dynamic performances, and stimulating programs.

Member Events

WED, NOV 2 • 5:30 – 9:00 PM CIRCLE EXHIBITION PREVIEW AND DINNER

Art of Our Time at The Ringling Reception, exhibition preview, and dinner for Circle Members.

THU, NOV 3 • 4:00 – 7:00 PM

MEMBER PREVIEW New Format!

Art of Our Time at The Ringling

4:00 – 5:00 PM VIP Members Preview With the Executive Director and Curator.

4:00 – 5:00 PM Family Members Special family art-making activity.

5:00 – 7:00 PM All Members Exhibition preview, light bites, and beverages.

THU, NOV 17 • 9:30 – 10:30 AM COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

Supporting-level Members and above Coffee and conversation with Executive Director Steven High who will highlight the upcoming programs and exhibitions.

FRIENDS EVENTS For information on joining a Friends Group, call 941.360.7330

SAT, OCT 1 • 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

FRIENDS OF ART OF OUR TIME

ViewPoint Lecture followed by private Friends lunch with Dwight Currie, Curator of Performance.

TUE, OCT 4 • 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

Conversation with the Library followed by private Friends lunch with Dr. David Berry, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs.

THU, OCT 27 • 5:30 – 7:30 PM

FRIENDS OF ASIAN ART

Who stole the Asian plate from the Ringlings? Participate in this re-creation of John’s museum board and find the culprit!

MON, NOV 7 • 10:00 – 11:30 AM

FRIENDS OF THE RINGLING LEGACY

Join Dr. Virginia Brilliant, the Ulla R. Searing Curator of Collections, for a sneak peak of the re-installed Museum of Art Galleries.

The John And Mable Ringling Legacy Society

On March 24, over 130 members and guests of The John and Mable Ringling Legacy Society were honored at a special annual luncheon held at Ca’ d’Zan. Members who have included The Ringling in their estate plans as well as those who have been supporters for over 15 years were recognized.

Mike Urette, a Ringling member, volunteer, Foundation Board Chair Emeritus, and Legacy Society member spoke about why he and his wife Karen chose to make a planned gift to The Ringling. A planned gift can be made simply by including a provision for The Ringling in a will or by establishing a gift that provides a steady stream of income during one’s lifetime. Planned gifts allow donors to provide a future benefit to The Ringling while meeting current personal and financial goals. Members of the Legacy Society join the generations of benefactors who have embraced John and Mable Ringling’s vision.

SAT, NOV 19 • 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM

FRIENDS OF ASIAN ART

ViewPoint Lecture followed by a private Friends lunch in Executive Director’s suite. Funded by Toshiba International Foundation.

TUE, DEC 6 • 10:30 AM – NOON

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

Conversation by Ron McCarty, Keeper of Ca’ d’Zan, on The Ringling's fan collection.

THU, DEC 15 • 6:00 – 8:00 PM

FRIENDS OF ART OF OUR TIME

Dr. Matthew McLendon, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, discusses how living artists move beyond traditional barriers. View Pathless Woods, a new multi-media installation by Anne Patterson.

FRI, DEC 16 • 4:00 – 5:30 PM

FRIENDS OF THE RINGLING LEGACY

Presentation by Ron McCarty, Keeper of Ca’ d’Zan, on John and Mable Ringling’s wardrobes and the fashion of the time.

If you have included The Ringling in your estate plans and would like to be included in The John and Mable Ringling Legacy Society, or if you would like to discuss the many ways to make a gift, please contact:

Declan J. Sheehy

Associate Director for Development

941.359.5700 x5807 or declan.sheehy@ringling.fsu.edu