September Member Discount

September means back to school and a sneak peak into all the colors, sights and sounds of the Fall. It's the prefect time to find some inspiration and let your creative side shine. This month members receive 20% off purchases of select art themed gifts. Not a member yet? Visit our member site here or read below for details on how to join and begin enjoying the benefits of membership. And remember, all memberships help support the exhibitions, collections and programs of the New Jersey State Museum.  Save the date - October 10 is the preview reception for Preserving the Pinelands: Albert Horner’s Portraits of a National Treasure . More information about the reception and exhibition will be sent in the coming weeks.

Rainbowhorl Mobile Retail: $63 Sept. Member: $50.40 Arcfully done! Q3 Art Inc. is a fusion of two artists creating unique and innovative work that has found its way into the hearts of thousands of homes! Anodized aluminum was chosen as the primary medium because of its ability to display saturated color, the fact that it is recyclable material, and the low ecological damage which occurs during processing. Approximately 9" W, 9" D, 14" H

Brief History of Art Mug Retail: $14.50 Sept. Member: $11.60 A crash course in the world’s greatest art since the beginning of time. The 24 images on the mug represent the evolution of Western art over the millenia - from the cave paintings of Lascaux through Da Vinci and Degas and Picasso and all the way up to Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, and Jeff Koons. The bottom of the mug has detailed information on each of the works of art. So, not only does it give you a complete art history education, but you can also drink out of it. Try doing THAT with a diploma! Holds 14 oz. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

Love Transformed earrings Retail: $29 Sept. Member: $23.20 “It is never difficult to see images – when the principle of the image is embedded in the soul.” Marsden Hartley (American, 1877-1943) When he lost his great love, a German lieutenant, on a battlefield in the First World War, Hartley painted this picture to deal with his “unendurable agony”. Solid brass, electro-plated with non-tarnishing silver finish, giclee print, glass beads, ear wires are hypo-allergenic. Hangs approximately 1.5"

Professor Noggin's History of Art Retail: $10 Sept. Member: $8 Winner of 14 Awards! From Leonardo da Vinci to Andy Warhol, the History of Art kids card game explores different topics from people to eras. Though all Professor Noggin's kids card games are written for ages 7 & up, this is definitely a card game that older children and adults will enjoy playing. Learn about art to save art!

Andy Warhol Banana Shaped Puzzle Retail: $7.99 Sept. Member: $6.39 Recharge with the Andy Warhol Mini Shaped Puzzle Banana and create a 75-piece masterpiece by putting together Warhol’s iconic Banana piece by piece. The completed mini puzzle is shaped like the original work! Box size: 4.25 x 4.5 x 1.25" 100 pieces per puzzle

Exclusive: Art by African Americans in the Collection of the New Jersey State Museum Retail: $10 Sept. Member: $8 Published in 1998, the catalog explores the New Jersey State Museum's collection of African American artists. Featuring 170 artists with a combination of images and biographical text, it highlights the breadth of the Museum's African American art collection and the important contributions of these artists to the American and global art movements and culture. 159 pages.

We're excited to share new Family-level member benefits featuring access to more than 371 science centers and museums world-wide through the Association of Science and Technology Centers ( ASTC )! It's a great time to join, renew or upgrade to use these exclusive benefits during your summer travel. Visit our website for more information . Sponsor Level memberships ($250) and above include reciprocal benefits at dozens of North America's most prestigious institutions, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim and Brooklyn Museums in New York; The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the High Museum of Art in Georgia; the Royal Ontario Museum and so many more. For a complete list of participating institutions, visit the Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program website. You can upgrade your membership to take advantage of these fantastic opportunities and more by calling our Membership Office at (609) 292-2117 or you can renew or purchase a new membership by visiting our membership site . * Only items included in this email are eligible for discount unless otherwise stated. Cannot be combined with other discounts, sales or offers. Items subject to availability, while supplies last.

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