The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montreal is undeniably the most important museum in Montreal in terms of culture, art, and overall experience. For some, visiting the museum once every few years is a privilege and for others, the MBAM is like a second home. If you feel this way, joining the Cercle des Anges might be of interest.

The Cercle des Anges is a prestigious group for lovers of music, design and technology, and overall art enthusiasts. This circle promotes networking between people who have the same goals and aspirations, and the dynamic is inspiring. Current members are entrepreneurs and professionals who all share the same passions, and most of all, the same ambition. The people that I met at the event were open, engaging, and easy to talk to: which is the beauty of the circle. Being around people who are as passionate as you are about art and technology will inspire you infinitely!

Being a member of the Cercle des Anges not only allows you to connect with inspiring people and meet professionals everywhere, but also offers an array of benefits within the MBAM. Invitations for you and a plus one to the three private yearly events, to exhibition premieres, contemporary art premieres and much more. I was lucky enough to attend a guided tour of the Chagall exhibition (and skip the numerous lines!), enjoy great music and performances by Montreal talents, all in the company of great philanthropists (and champagne!). Your membership also allows free access to over a hundred museums in North America!

Other than the Cercle des Anges, the MBAM is also home to many more VIP circles, such as the Cercle des Jeunes Philanthropes, one specifically targeted for youth, the Cercle Élite, host of the biggest donators of the museum, or the Cercle du Président, the members who pursue the founders’ tradition and keep the beauty of the museum alive.

For many, joining a circle is a stimulating way to give back to a community they cherish, and to grow within that community. The circles allow you to experience art like never before, offering restoration workshops to tactile experiences that can not be found anywhere else. Every workshop is uniquely designed for individuals who are part of a circle, allowing them to appreciate art in a completely different and gratifying way. Being a member of this museum will be something that will accompany you all your life, and allow to grow amongst many other professionals.

The MBAM is more than a museum: it is a cultural centre and a safe, creative space. And Montreal prides itself on everything this wonderful establishment brings to our community.