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Pledge Your Support for the Arts
Volunteering
Volunteering plays a major role in the operation of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and the Naples Museum of Art. Each season, more than 1,500 volunteers generously give their time and talents in a variety of ways. These volunteers work either individually or as members of the Naples Philharmonic League and the Friends of Art. Volunteers serve as docents in the Naples Museum of Art and assist in the Center’s music library, Collector’s Corner, the lobby reception desk, the administrative offices and in the museum. For more information, please contact Carolyn Williams, Volunteer Coordinator, at (239) 254-2705 or e-mail cwilliams@thephil.org.
Docent Programs
The Docent Program enables visitors to discover, enjoy and learn about the collections, exhibitions and architecture of the Museum. Through tours and outreach services, we seek to stimulate curiosity, meet the diverse needs of visitors and provide skills for lifelong learning. For more information about the docent program, contact Jessica Wozniak at (239) 254-2621.
Friends of Art
Naples Museum of Art members are invited to join the Friends of Art, a 1,200-member volunteer support group for the visual arts at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Annual membership donations and fundraising events help underwrite gallery exhibitions, sponsor exhibition and art history lectures and fund transportation for school children to attend docent-conducted tours of gallery exhibitions. Friends of Art members receive many benefits in addition to the privileges they receive as a Museum member, including free reciprocal membership and complimentary admission to more than 100 museums nationwide with North American Reciprocal Program (NARM).
2007-08 Friends of Art Events
Sunday, January 20, 5-8 p.m.
Have a Seat
Philharmonic Center
25 raffle tickets will be drawn and each winner will choose a Charles and Ray Eames chair, manufactured by Herman Miller, with the imprimatur of one of 24 well-known Naples artists. The 25th chair will be a surprise!
$300 admission ticket (includes 1 raffle ticket)
Enjoy wine, food and live piano music!
Wednesday, February 20
Living with Art and Architecture
Visit three private art collections followed by cocktails and dinner at the Port Royal Club.
Invitation only
Sunday-Monday, March 2-3
13th Annual Artists' Studio Tour
Enjoy an afternoon visiting with local artists at work in their homes and studios
March 2, $40
March 3, $50 (includes luncheon)
Patrons’ ticket: $100
Monday, March 24
March Madness - An Auction for Art
Philharmonic Center
A silent auction of jewelry, art, sculpture, antiques, glass and more and a live auction for selected items
$75 (live auction paddle is an additional $100)
Refreshments will be served.
Get involved by joining today! For additional information, please call the Friends of Art office at (239) 254-2776.
Philharmonic League
The Naples Philharmonic League was formed in October 1986 to support and promote the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. The League has provided more than 70,000 hours of hands-on volunteer service for the Orchestra. Since the group’s inception, various fundraising events have helped raise nearly $3 million to benefit the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and its youth music education programs. If you are interested in joining the Naples Philharmonic League please contact the League Office at (239) 254-2777.
2007-08 Philharmonic League Events
Parties of Note
Don't miss the final party! Celebrate a sparkling Fourth at sea aboard the new Naples Princess.
7 p.m. boarding
7:30 p.m. departure
Call (239) 254-2777 for reservations.
