The Albright-Knox Art Gallery announced that it will offer free admission and a 20% discount on memberships on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors’ (AAMD) Art Museum Day. Coinciding with International Museum Day, Art Museum Day will focus on the theme of “museum and memory.” Participation by AAMD member museums emphasizes the lasting impact art museums have on their communities, highlight the value of visual arts in society, and provide new opportunities for audiences to participate in the wide-ranging programs that art museums offer. In 2010, ninety AAMD member museums across North America participated in the initiative.
Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Gallery on May 18, even if they only have time for a short visit; admission will be free of charge. Anyone opening a new membership that day will automatically receive a 20% discount.
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