Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

#TBT We are excited to share some images from last week's Next Gen birthday bash! Charlotteans gathered to honor the Oct. 29 birthday of the late Niki de Saint Phalle, the French-American sculptor who created "The Firebird." Speaking of "The Firebird," our favorite public art work recently celebrated a milestone too: 15 years ago this month, it was officially unveiled on our entrance plaza. Stay tuned for many more events and special celebrations as the Bechtler Museum approaches its own 15th anniversary in January. #bechtlermuseum #Firebird15 #NextGenCreatives #modernart #uptowncharlotte

Join our team! The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, a gem in the Southern art landscape and in the heart of Uptown Charlotte that is devoted to European and American modern art and its legacies, seeks a Director of Development. The Director of Development will create and execute the Bechtler’s comprehensive fundraising strategy in alignment with its strategic plan, including overseeing all aspects of donor engagement, fundraising events, grant writing, major and planned giving, membership, and stewardship. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, results-driven leader with a proven track record of securing annual and major gifts and building lasting relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners. For more information about the job and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eVpUJjeq #bechtlermuseum #modernart #uptowncharlotte #developmentdirector . . . Photo credit: Niki de Saint Phalle, “Le Grand Oiseau de feu sur l’arche (The Firebird on the arch),” 1991, Mirror mosaic over polyester on steel armature. © 2024 Niki Charitable Art Foundation. All Rights Reserved / ARS, NY / ADAGP, Paris. Courtesy of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Happy 15th Anniversary to The Firebird! Today we celebrate the official unveiling in 2009 of the Bechtler's sparkling public "Firebird" sculpture by the late French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle. The museum is open today from noon to 5 pm and admission is FREE in honor of this special day. Come celebrate with us and revel in the joy "The Firebird" brings to our city. The first 100 visitors get a "Firebird" related gift! Read more fun facts about "The Firebird" in this article from CLTtoday: https://lnkd.in/eNJm_xJc #Firebird15 #bechtlermuseum #visitbechtler #modernart #artmuseums

Thinking about your weekend plans? Here's a cool idea: visit the Bechtler and fall in love with our fall show, "Clare Rojas: Past the Present." Jamie Boll of WBTV did just that recently. Follow along as he talks with our executive director Todd D. Smith in this segment from Wednesday's "On Your Side Tonight." A link is in the comments. And don't worry if you aren't an expert on modern art. As Todd explains, we'll take you along with us, and our museum guides are trained to answer any questions. As he told Jamie: "I think students sometimes have better questions than adults because they are willing to ask them." So ask. Wonder. And absorb. Experience firsthand how modern art explores not just the world around you, but how you think about the world. #visitbechtler #modernart #clarerojas #artmuseums #bechtlermuseum #uptowncharlotte

Check out your favorite modern art museum in the news again! Giving a shoutout to CLTtoday and Maria Delgado for this informative and fun-to-read piece about all that the Bechtler has to offer, in honor of our upcoming 15th anniversary. Read it, love it and come see us in uptown Charlotte. Admission is FREE on Sunday from noon to 5 pm to celebrate yet another anniversary - 15 years since our public sculpture, The Firebird, was unveiled on our entry plaza. #bechtlermuseum #modernart #art #uptowncharlotte #Firebird15 #anniversaryparty #celebrateart https://lnkd.in/eu_KJQcu

Our Executive Director, Todd D. Smith, and your favorite selfie backdrop — aka "The Firebird" — appeared on WBTV last night. Hear the discussion with Jamie Boll about our city's beloved icon. BTW, today is the birthday of The Firebird's creator, the late French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle. #Firebird15 #clt #art #modernart #artandculture #sculptures #icons #iconic #bechtlermuseum

The brightness of "The Firebird" meets the brilliance of Mark Washburn who celebrates 15 years of Charlotte's favorite selfie backdrop in this article for The Charlotte Observer. Check it out! And cheers to 15 years of "The Firebird" in the Queen City. "To say it's iconic doesn't even do it justice," says our executive director Todd D. Smith. #Firebird15 #modernart #clt #selfiespot

Today marks the date 15 years ago that "The Firebird" sculpture was installed on the entrance plaza of Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. The Firebird underwent conservation work for a few days before being officially unveiled, but today is the perfect day to come visit and grab a selfie with our sparkling local celebrity. Be amazed all over again that The Firebird calls the Bechtler, and Charlotte, home. Share your selfies here and be sure to tag us on all social media! #bechtlermuseum #Firebird15 #modernart #visitbechtler #uptowncharlotte . . .

Ever been to a party for a Firebird? Join us at the Bechtler next Tuesday, Oct. 29 so you can say you have! We'll honor the birthday of Firebird creator Niki de Saint Phalle and mark the 15th anniversary of the sculpture's installation on our entry plaza, a glittery and welcoming figure of friendship. Celebrate our city's favorite bird along with fellow young creatives and enjoy music, drink specials, appetizers and free museum admission. RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/enfj9zVX #bechtlermuseum #Firebird15 #nikidesaintphalle #modernart #celebrateart #youngcreatives Images courtesy of Bechtler Museum of Modern Art FIREBIRD SCULPTURE Niki de Saint Phalle, L’Oiseau de feu sur l’arche (The Firebird on the arch), 1991, Mirror mosaic over polyester on steel armature. © 2024 Niki Charitable Art Foundation. All Rights Reserved / ARS, NY / ADAGP, Paris. Collection of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 2007.2069

Thanks to Axios Charlotte for this shoutout of our newest fall exhibition, "Clare Rojas: Past the Present." https://lnkd.in/eg8ZEHJ6 Why should you come see it? Well, it's the first exhibition of Rojas' work in the South in almost two decades. And our curator, Katia Zavistovski, explains that Rojas' ability to weave together stories "through metaphor, symbology and fantastical imagery creates bewitching ecosystems that link the past and present, the mystical and mundane." Come see for yourself. #visitbechtler #modernart #clarerojas #ecofeminism Clare Rojas, “My Pet Black Widow” (detail), 2020, oil on linen. Collection of Lauren and Jaime Ford