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Membership

Membership at the Block Museum provides crucial support for the Museum's exhibitions, educational programs, and film series. Members enjoy benefits such as discounts at the Museum shop, reduced-price and free tickets to Block Cinema, and invitations to lectures, special film events, and private tours.

To become a member, please print and send in a membership form (PDF) by either faxing or mailing it to the Museum or call the Membership Hotline directly at 847.491.7540. You may also join at the Museum anytime during open hours.

Membership Levels and Benefits

Educating the Eye

Block Circle Committee

Annual Membership Levels and Benefits

Individual $40 and Family/Dual $60

Subscription to the quarterly membership magazine Around the Block
Invitations to Museum exhibition opening receptions and other special events
15% discount on the purchases at Block in Print, our Museum book shop
30% discount to Block Cinema
Name listed in the Museum's Annual Report
A copy of the Museum's Annual Report
Supporting Membership Benefits and Dues

Patron $100

All of the above and
Four free general admission tickets to Block Cinema

Sustainer $250

All of the above and
One free Block published exhibition catalogue per year

Benefactor $500

All of the above and
Advance notice of Block Cinema's Sneak Previews of Major Motion Pictures

Block Circle $1000

All of the above and
Invitations to special Block Circle events with artists, scholars, and collectors
Six free individual memberships for a friend, colleague, or employee

Membership at all levels is tax deductible as allowed by law.

Educating the Eye: The Year of the Fine Print

Join Block Museum members for Educating the Eye, a year-long series of programs about fine prints and the art of printmaking. Over the course of the year you’ll develop a keen sense for examining, understanding, and collecting prints. The series covers different printing techniques and their histories, their special aesthetic characteristics, and what makes particular examples special.

The Art of Etching and Lithography at Anchor Graphics
Monday, October 19, 9 AM–2:30 PM
Take a trip to Anchor Graphics, a fine-art print shop at Columbia College in Chicago, for a demonstration of how etchings and lithographs are made, followed by lunch at the historic Chicago Firehouse Restaurant. Understanding the complexity of these printmaking processes will lead to your greater appreciation of their unique differences. You’ll also have an opportunity to view several works printed at Anchor Graphics by Chicago artists that are now part of the Block Museum collection. The cost is $50 for Block Museum members; $70 for nonmembers. Price includes transportation and lunch. Space is limited, and reservations are required.

Printing in History
Wednesday, February 10, 9:30–11:00 AM
Join David Alan Robertson, the Block’s Ellen Philips Katz Director, for a historical perspective on prints. Learn about the key figures and important innovators in printmaking and how their work relates to the broader history of art. After a background presentation in our auditorium, we’ll view prints from the Block Museum collection in our Print, Drawing, and Photography Study Center. Light morning fare will be served at 9 a.m. Free for Block Museum members; $10 for nonmembers. Reservations are recommended but not required.

Call 847.491.7540 to register for these programs.

Upcoming events in the Educating the Eye series include a look at the special characteristics of the engraving in May and a viewing of recent additions to the Block Museum collection with senior curator Debora Wood in June. Look for more information in the future.

Block Circle Committee

The Block Circle Committee is part of a larger group of donors—The Block Circle—who support the Museum at the $1,000 level and above. The Block Circle Committee plans special events for Block Museum members and Block Circle donors, such as the Educating the Eye series, and raises funds to expand the Museum’s permanent collection and support its programming.

If you would like to learn more about joining the Block Circle Committee, please contact Helen Hilken at h-hilken@northwestern.edu or 847.491.4178.

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	Membership Membership at the Block Museum provides crucial support for the Museum's exhibitions, educational programs, and film series. Members enjoy benefits such as discounts at the Museum shop, reduced-price and free tickets to Block Cinema, and invitations to lectures, special film events, and private tours. To become a member, please print and send in a membership form (PDF) by either faxing or mailing it to the Museum or call the Membership Hotline directly at 847.491.7540. You may also join at the Museum anytime during open hours. Membership Levels and Benefits Educating the Eye Block Circle Committee Annual Membership Levels and Benefits Individual $40 and Family/Dual $60 Subscription to the quarterly membership magazine Around the Block Invitations to Museum exhibition opening receptions and other special events 15% discount on the purchases at Block in Print, our Museum book shop 30% discount to Block Cinema Name listed in the Museum's Annual Report A copy of the Museum's Annual Report Supporting Membership Benefits and Dues Patron $100 All of the above and Four free general admission tickets to Block Cinema Sustainer $250 All of the above and One free Block published exhibition catalogue per year Benefactor $500 All of the above and Advance notice of Block Cinema's Sneak Previews of Major Motion Pictures Block Circle $1000 All of the above and Invitations to special Block Circle events with artists, scholars, and collectors Six free individual memberships for a friend, colleague, or employee Membership at all levels is tax deductible as allowed by law. Educating the Eye: The Year of the Fine Print Join Block Museum members for Educating the Eye, a year-long series of programs about fine prints and the art of printmaking. Over the course of the year you’ll develop a keen sense for examining, understanding, and collecting prints. The series covers different printing techniques and their histories, their special aesthetic characteristics, and what makes particular examples special. The Art of Etching and Lithography at Anchor Graphics Monday, October 19, 9 AM–2:30 PM Take a trip to Anchor Graphics, a fine-art print shop at Columbia College in Chicago, for a demonstration of how etchings and lithographs are made, followed by lunch at the historic Chicago Firehouse Restaurant. Understanding the complexity of these printmaking processes will lead to your greater appreciation of their unique differences. You’ll also have an opportunity to view several works printed at Anchor Graphics by Chicago artists that are now part of the Block Museum collection. The cost is $50 for Block Museum members; $70 for nonmembers. Price includes transportation and lunch. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Printing in History Wednesday, February 10, 9:30–11:00 AM Join David Alan Robertson, the Block’s Ellen Philips Katz Director, for a historical perspective on prints. Learn about the key figures and important innovators in printmaking and how their work relates to the broader history of art. After a background presentation in our auditorium, we’ll view prints from the Block Museum collection in our Print, Drawing, and Photography Study Center. Light morning fare will be served at 9 a.m. Free for Block Museum members; $10 for nonmembers. Reservations are recommended but not required. Call 847.491.7540 to register for these programs. Upcoming events in the Educating the Eye series include a look at the special characteristics of the engraving in May and a viewing of recent additions to the Block Museum collection with senior curator Debora Wood in June. Look for more information in the future. Block Circle Committee The Block Circle Committee is part of a larger group of donors—The Block Circle—who support the Museum at the $1,000 level and above. The Block Circle Committee plans special events for Block Museum members and Block Circle donors, such as the Educating the Eye series, and raises funds to expand the Museum’s permanent collection and support its programming. If you would like to learn more about joining the Block Circle Committee, please contact Helen Hilken at h-hilken@northwestern.edu or 847.491.4178.