At this time of year we are varying the destinations of our events with the knowledge that a number of our members reside for the most part in New York City. But please do not forget that Guild Hall continues its main programming in East Hampton throughout the year, so keep abreast of what is on the calendar by visiting the website www.guildhall.org. We can look forward especially to the annual Members' Show, in its 70th year, taking place from 29 March to 26 April (Part I, Artists' last names M-Z).
Please know that some of our programs and events may incur additional costs due to the fact that museums and nonprofit institutions no longer are able to waive guard and administrative fees as they once did. The tours our members expect, scheduled during non-public hours, are no longer free. However, we are mindful that our members have already paid a membership fee, so we will try to keep the additional fees reasonable.
I encourage you to visit Guild Hall in the next few months so you can be a witness to the dramatic changes taking place in the theater and in all the phases of the building’s renovation. Perhaps we can plan a hard-hat tour of the John Drew and new installations in the next couple of months for our members. Check out the progress on the Renovation online, www.guildhall.org/renovation.ihtml.
This is an exciting time in the history of the organization, and your membership is a key, contributing factor to the success of the Capital Campaign. Encourage friends and colleagues to become members and be a part of building a new and dynamic group at Guild Hall, as well as rebuilding a new and improved Guild Hall.
