Image: Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Charlotte
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte will present 'Lúmina' on Saturday, September 19, as an evening party inspired by Latin American Modernism. The museum says the event draws on its fall exhibition, 'Making an Impression: Pioneering Latin American Printmakers', and is intended as a fundraiser supporting its exhibitions, educational programs and community partnerships.
According to the museum’s announcement, 'Lúmina' begins at 7:30 p.m. and will feature immersive installations, live performances, DJs, Latin American cuisine and a terrace lounge. The event is being offered as a celebratory night built around the theme of Latin American Modernism rather than as a conventional exhibition opening or lecture program.
The museum identifies 'Lúmina' as its fall fundraiser. Ticketing information in the announcement lists general admission at $250 for an individual ticket. A VIP Preview Experience is priced at $1,500 and includes admission for four guests, early access beginning at 7 p.m., a reserved cocktail table, a terrace tasting experience, recognition as a VIP Experience guest, a commemorative gift per group and full access to the evening’s performances, installations, cuisine and bars.
The Bechtler’s materials place the event within the context of the museum’s broader programming, noting that proceeds support world-class exhibitions, educational programs and community partnerships. The museum also directs sponsorship inquiries to Lauren Wallace, its director of development.
The evening is framed around the museum’s exhibition program, with 'Making an Impression: Pioneering Latin American Printmakers' serving as the stated source of inspiration. The announcement does not describe the exhibition’s contents in detail, but it positions 'Lúmina' as a parallel social event tied to the museum’s fall season and its focus on Latin American art histories.
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art’s announcement and ticketing materials repeatedly emphasize the event’s mix of art, performance and hospitality, with the terrace lounge and tasting experience folded into the program. The event is scheduled for September 19 at 7:30 p.m., with VIP access beginning at 7 p.m.
