Advisory Circle
Socially and Artistically Connected
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The museum’s Advisory Circle is a group of higher-level donors interested in furthering the causes of Laguna Art Museum. These generous donors make annual gifts of $1,200 and above, and are rewarded for their exceptional philanthropy with exclusive access and benefits. Members of the Advisory Circle enjoy a variety of exclusive benefits year-round while supporting the museum’s extraordinary exhibition and education programs. In addition to a full slate of high-level member benefits, Advisory Circle members enjoy three private exhibition receptions a year, and a number of other exclusive events and activities.Your membership will ensure that the museum continues its dedication to collecting and preserving California art, to providing high-caliber exhibitions, and to enhancing art education for local children.
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“Our Advisory Circle members represent an elite and engaged group of supporters to Laguna Art Museum and the art community. The social benefits of belonging cannot be duplicated by any other art organization in Orange County.” ~ Lou Rohl, Co-chair of the Advisory Circle
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Advisory Circle events are generously supported by:
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Join Today and Support Your Museum
Your philanthropy is invaluable and furthers our efforts to fulfill our mission to be the nation’s premier museum of California art. Laguna Art Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID #33-0717157). A portion of your membership is considered a donation and is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor or contact the museum’s membership department for more information.
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How to Join
Advisory Circle memberships can be purchased online by clicking one of the icons below, by calling membership manager Valerie Tate at 949.494.8971 x203, or in person at the museum store. If you are interested in becoming a member at a lower level, click here.
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CURRENT ADVISORY CIRCLE MEMBERS
List current as of January 1, 2013. Please note that category names changed in 2012.
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CO-CHAIRS
Louis and Laura Rohl
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DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE
Yvonne Boseker
Bobbi Cox
Jean Gaulin and Tatiana Chikhovtseva
Julia Padach-Mathewson and Curtis Mathewson
Karen McCulley
Wayne and Betty Jean Thibeaud
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PLATINUM LEVEL
Suzanne and James Mellor
Martha and James Newkirk
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GOLD LEVEL
Elizabeth and Gary Jenkins
Beverly and Ray Redfern
Susan Wunderlich and Richard Hall
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SILVER LEVEL
Rick Balzer and Lyn Burke
Linda Banks
Ted Baxter
Curt Biddulph and Karen Lutomski
Marla Bird
Leslie Blumberg
Choo Choo and Dennis Boyer
Robert Braun
Bente and Gerald Buck
James Burba and Robert Hayes
Nancy Bushnell
Jaques Camus
Faye and Robert Chapman
Kathy and Michael Conway
Mary and William Cramer
Kingsley and John Croul
David Dedmon and Charles Atwood
Kathy and Tony DeLap
Priscilla and Ranney Draper
Janet and Henry Eggers
Cindy and Mark Evans
Nancy and Chuck Fry
Johanna and Gene Felder
Sara Forbes Heeschen and Paul Heeschen
Jane and Joe Hanauer
Sheldon Harte and John Combs
Robert Hayden III
Vanessa Helin and Angel Garcia Maroto
Janet and Mark Hilbert
Patricia and Chester Houston
Charles James
Janice Johnson
Jan and Kenneth Kaplan
Barbara and Robert Klein
Liz and Sten Kramer
Mary and Matt Lawson
Lockie and Clark Leonard
Vivian Levin
Ilona Martin
Terrence McKenna and Suzanne Caffey-McKenna
Elyse and Bruce Miller
Michele and Emil Monda
Gail and Peter Ochs
Linda and Garrett Pack
Greta and Dr. Joel Panish
Elma and Earl Payton
Dr. James Pick and Dr. Rosalyn Laudati
Joni Rehnborg
Al Roberts and Ken Jilson
Laura and Louis Rohl
Dr. Lee Sandler and Dr. Kathleen Farinacci
Sande and Richard Schwarzstein
Rick Silver
Miriam Smith
Marjorie and Vernon Spitaleri
Dr. Lynn and Malinda Stanton
Thomas Stiles and Barbara Alexander
Angela Tesselaar-O’Donnell and Douglas O’Donnell
Sarah Thorne-Markman and Adam Markman
Kathleen and Richard Tucker
Kirsten and Bob Whalen






June 1: Members Preview Day
June 1: Advisory Circle Preview & VIP Reception
June 1: Members Opening Night
July 25: Advisory Circle Summer Party


