Dear *|FNAME|*,

Enjoy new online programs at BGC this month! Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Phillips Design Sale; take a virtual tour of BGC’s wildly popular 2018 exhibition, French Fashion, Women, and the First World War; and make a hat in Central Park with the little one in your life!

On Wednesday, May 26th from 5:30 to 6:15 pm, BGC will host Phillips Design specialists Kim Sørensen (MA ’11), Beth Vilinsky, and Ben Green, who will be giving short talks on some of the highlights of the Phillips Design Sale. Pieces in the sale include a chair by Jean Prouvé, furniture by Marc Newson, and pottery by Lucie Rie. To join us for this exclusive event, please register here.

Back by popular demand, French Fashion, Women and the First World War will return with virtual tours. Join our gallery educators and delve into the dynamic relationship between fashion, war, and gender politics in France during World War I. Several tours are available this month.

Inspired by the hats French women wore during World War I, make your own hat with us in Central Park! Join us on Sunday, May 23rd from 11 am to 12 pm, as we investigate ideas of identity and decoration through interactive activities designed for kids 8-11 and their caregivers. This event is free for members. To learn more, click here. Pre-registration is required.

We are extending all existing memberships until the BGC Gallery reopens in September. Renew before September 2021 and receive a 20% discount on your annual membership which will continue until September 2022.

Take advantage of your membership discount today!

For a limited time, members save 20% on books and purchases in our store with the code MEMBR. This month, we recommend the catalogue and companion to our exhibition French Fashion, Women, and the First World War, which won First Prize for the 2020 American Alliance of Museums Publication Contest.

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                                                <p>Dear *|FNAME|*,</p>
<p>Enjoy new online programs at BGC this month! Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Phillips Design Sale; take a virtual tour of BGC’s wildly popular 2018 exhibition, <em>French Fashion, Women, and the First World War</em>; and make a hat in Central Park with the little one in your life!</p>
<p>On <strong>Wednesday, May 26th from 5:30 to 6:15 pm</strong>, BGC will host <span class="il">Phillips</span> Design specialists Kim Sørensen (MA ’11), Beth Vilinsky, and Ben Green, who will be giving short talks on some of the highlights of the <a href="https://bard.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5aa816f546087b26f83e11143&id=e773f00833&e=e060124744" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bard.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D5aa816f546087b26f83e11143%26id%3De773f00833%26e%3De060124744&source=gmail&ust=1621016022854000&usg=AFQjCNH5kP3KsXnRSQ1PUejkffcS-lejGw"><span class="il">Phillips</span> Design Sale.</a> Pieces in the sale include a chair by Jean Prouvé, furniture by Marc Newson, and pottery by Lucie Rie. To join us for this exclusive event, please register <a href="https://bard.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5aa816f546087b26f83e11143&id=295964af83&e=e060124744" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bard.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D5aa816f546087b26f83e11143%26id%3D295964af83%26e%3De060124744&source=gmail&ust=1621016022854000&usg=AFQjCNG2e6AXkL454EScWy7M-arvMUa6ZQ">here</a>.</p>
<p>Back by popular demand, <a href="https://www.bgc.bard.edu/gallery/exhibitions/98/french-fashion-women-and-the"><em>French Fashion, Women and the First World War</em></a> will return with virtual tours. Join our gallery educators and delve into the dynamic relationship between fashion, war, and gender politics in France during World War I. Several <a href="https://www.bgc.bard.edu/events/1230/09-mar-2021-french-fashion"><u>tours</u></a> are available this month.</p>
<p>Inspired by the hats French women wore during World War I, make your own hat with us in Central Park! Join us on<strong> Sunday, May 23rd from 11 am to 12 pm,</strong> as we investigate ideas of identity and decoration through interactive activities designed for kids 8-11 and their caregivers. This event is free for members. To learn more, click <a href="https://www.bgc.bard.edu/events/1255/23-may-2021-a-hat">here</a>. Pre-registration is required.</p>
<p>We are extending all existing memberships until the BGC Gallery reopens in September. Renew before September 2021 and receive a 20% discount on your annual membership which will continue until September 2022.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.bgc.bard.edu/membership"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone " src="https://eblasts.bgcdml.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/RenewNow_Button.png" width="259" height="37" /></a></p>
<p>Take advantage of your membership discount today!</p>
<p>For a limited time, members save <strong>20%</strong> on books and purchases <a href="https://store.bgc.bard.edu/">in our store</a> with the code <strong>MEMBR</strong>. This month, we recommend the catalogue and companion to our exhibition <em>French Fashion, Women, and the First World War,</em> which won First Prize for the 2020 American Alliance of Museums Publication Contest.</p>
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