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Welcome to Muse—LACMA's membership group for young artists and art enthusiasts. With a mission to elevate the experience of supporting the arts, Muse offers its members a dynamic balance of social, educational and philanthropic activities throughout the year. We invite you to go behind the scenes and beyond the walls of a regular museum visit to explore everything the city has to offer.
Muse offers its discerning members four major annual events:
. . . in addition to Members-Only Perks, Opportunities for Artists, and Monthly Happenings that include curatorial walkthroughs, artists’ studio visits, film screenings, restaurant socials, and more!
 Muse 'til Midnight
Saturday, August 16, 2008
8:15 pm–12:00 am
LACMA West
Get your tickets for Muse 'til Midnight!
Party with Muse as we celebrate Los Angeleno/Chicano culture with an after-hours viewing of Los Angelenos/Chicano Painters of L.A.: Selections from the Cheech Marin Collection.
Tickets now on sale! Ticket prices—which include free drinks and appetizers—are $25 for Muse members, $35 for LACMA non-Muse members, and $40 for the general public.
Enjoy a special musical performance by East L.A. Chicano rock legends Quetzal, live art by Unification Theory featuring guest artist Ritzy Periwinkle, traditional music by Conjunto Los Pochos, and other activities that celebrate Los Angeles’s vibrant Chicano culture.
Costume Ball
Thank you to everybody who attended this year’s Costume Ball! The sold-out Spooky Meets Surreal party attracted over 1,100 costume-clad partygoers. Everybody from Kim Jong Il to Jack Skellington weaved their way through Dalí: Painting & Film en route to the LACMA West Penthouse Party. Throughout, they grooved to beats provided by Dublab Soundsystem while enjoying appetizers and specialty cocktails.
For Spooky Meets Surreal photos, please visit photobooth.targophoto.com/lacma. Stay tuned for details regarding next year’s Fifth Anniversary Muse Costume Ball. The theme will be Vanity Fair so get ready to party with style this Halloween season.
This year's Costume Ball was also the first to be captured on video. See a clip exhibiting the party in all its glory.
Artwalk & After Party
Thank you to everyone who attended this year's Muse ArtWalk! On May 17, Muse descended en masse upon the Miracle Mile art community for a day and night filled with exceptional art, music, live performances, food, drinks, and more!
The After Party was the hottest event in town thanks to exceptional performances by the Brent Canter Trio and C.R.A.F.T. Club plus live painting by Unification Theory. Check out pictures from the event here.
Muse thanks the Mid City West Community Council, MINI Cooper, Indie 103.1, and Whole Foods Market for their generous support of ArtWalk.
Young Directors Night
Thank you to everybody who helped make the Seventh Annual Young Directors Night an overwhelming success! This year's program featured many new elements, none of which could have worked without the participation of the fantastic audience, directors, host committee, and sponsors.
Congratulations to all the films for being selected to take part in YDN. After calculating votes cast by YDN's host committee and audience, The Double by Rani DeMuth was named the winner of the first annual Art of Film award. Rani is headed to the Sundance Film Festival for her efforts.
Next year's YDN is going to be here before we know it so be sure to submit your films for consideration. Submission details can be found at the bottom of the page.
Monthly Happenings
In addition to our quarterly events, Muse members are invited to several gatherings throughout the year. These events are free and an exclusive benefit of being a LACMA Muse:
Curatorial Walkthroughs & Behind-the-Scenes Tours
 See the museum from a different perspective through these lively and entertaining tours of the museum’s galleries, conservation center, and more. Explore special exhibitions in depth with the extensive knowledge of a LACMA curator as your guide.
Restaurant Socials
Through a unique partnership with CozmoCard, Muse members are invited to explore the culinary arts throughout Los Angeles. Discover new venues and meet new people over complimentary appetizers at restaurants from The Backyard at the W Hotel to Chocolat on Melrose to e3rd Steakhouse in Downtown.
Artists’ Studio Visits & Gallery Openings
Get first glance at new works by Los Angeles-based artists and learn more about their working process in the unique context of their studios. Then see the artworks in a gallery space when Muse members receive invites to some of the best openings in the city.
Film Screenings & Record Release Parties
Stay on top of the scene both in film and music with previews of new releases and revivals of cult classics at LACMA and offsite.
Members-Only Perks
Quarterly Museletter
This seasonal offering features the exploratory Muse Interview with LACMA curators and artists, an at-a-glance overview of Muse events, special offers exclusively for Muse members, and the Muse Profile, where you can meet fellow collectors and creative types like you. It also features a Style section that highlights chic items from the Museum Stores which members can buy with a 10% discount.
Monthly Muse Happenings Email Newsletter
Monthly doses of the latest at LACMA, the Muse Happenings email is your monthly cue to take advantage of all that LACMA Muse has to offer. It includes reminders of upcoming Muse events as well as additional invitations to art events and gallery openings, special VIP access to film screenings, lectures and more.
CozmoCard
In a unique partnership with CozmoCard, members can present their membership card to receive up to 30 percent savings in restaurants, shops, bars, boutiques, and spas at over 900 businesses in Los Angeles! Be sure to check the latest Muse Happenings for any last-minute Muse member privileges from participating CozmoCard businesses and go to www.cozmocard.com to get a full list of participating businesses and offers.
Opportunities for Artists
Muse is always keeping an eye out for artists to feature at upcoming events. Selected artists receive name recognition in all event materials, free admission for their guests, and more . . .
Musicians (Rolling)
Muse parties have always been known for featuring some of the best bands and DJs in LA. With the sprawling space of the museum’s Los Angeles Times Central Court, this is the perfect venue for you to expand your audience and set the tone for multiple art experiences.
Submissions
If you would like to share your art with the LACMA Muse audience, please send a resume and sample of your work (slides, DVD, CD demo, or images) to:
Muse Program Submissions
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
For more information, email muse@lacma.org. Please note that website links are sufficient for initial inquiries only.
Photographs above:
Howard Pasamanick/HP Photo
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