Egyptian Mummies Unplugged | Enchanting Evening at the MMFA

On Thursday, February 13, the Young Philanthropists Circle of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Foundation were in on an open secret — an enchanting evening celebrating the coming conclusion of the Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives exhibition. It turned out to be quite an opportunity to enjoy a pharaonic experience.

Egyptian Mummies Unplugged!

In addition to exclusive access to the exhibition…

…Unplugged participants partied to the beats of DJs Aji and Byrd…

…and enjoyed a performance by the circus troupe The 7 Fingers.

And, of course, to titillate the taste buds, there were cocktails and food stations.

Participants were invited to don gold, sequins and peacock feathers for the occasion.

Original creations by Quebec jeweller Anne-Marie Chagnon were loaned to guests for this unforgettable evening.

What is the Circle?

An initiative of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Foundation, the Young Philanthropists Circle is a group of young urban professionals — aged between 25 and 40 — who love culture. Above all, members get together for various events in order to socialize and network while learning about art and philanthropy. There are about 500 members whose efforts have contributed to collecting nearly half a million dollars for the Museum since 2012!

Wish you hadn’t missed Egyptian Mummies Unplugged? If you join the Circle, you’ll be invited to all the Unplugged Events for the MMFA’s major exhibitions. Furthermore, you’ll get exclusive invitations to trendy art activities, like the Art Chats and art exhibition openings.

Here is what you need to know about the Young Philanthropists Circle:

Benefits:

Free admission to Unplugged Events for Museum exhibitions (cocktail party, DJ, entertainment)
Exclusive soirées with opportunities to meet the Museum’s curators, gallery owners, art dealers, collectors, and philanthropists
Invitations to the Museum’s contemporary art exhibition openings
Multi-museum pass giving free admission to over a hundred North American museums belonging to the Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program (MARP) and the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)
Enjoy all the benefits of a VIP Museum membership

Age: Reserved for individuals between 25 and 40 years of age.
Membership fee: 1 year (275.00 $) | 2 years (550.00 $)
Website: mbam.qc.ca/en/philanthropic-circles/young-philanthropists-circle/
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