Went to the BMA on the evening of 3 March 2016 to attend their regular FIRST THURSDAY event. Great evening: cool jazz music in the cafe, a nice buffet, good crowds but not uncomfortably "packed" and an amazing, expert-driven panel discussion on the "ins-and-outs" of collecting art. Fun time and remarkable learning experience!
I've been a member of the BMA for many years and then three years ago I joined one of their support groups, the Collector's Circle. This group offers numerous educational opportunities, visits to private collections and artist studios, travel - regional, national and international, and relationship building amongst art lovers. There's always something great going on at the museum, whether through the Collector's Circle or through their public events, and the variety offers something for everyone.