Join a Support Group
Emerging Collectors Circle
Join this vibrant community of emerging collectors under 45 and explore opportunities to purchase affordable art. Members receive one signed limited-edition print by the Museum’s Artist-in-Residence and access to exciting programming throughout the year, such as curator-led visits to art fairs in the Mid-Atlantic, coffee talks on contemporary art, and tailored advice on how to grow an art collection. Whether you’re interested in starting to collect, already live with art, or simply want to meet other art appreciators, the Emerging Collectors Circle is an enriching way to support artists and AAM.
$250 Individual
Dues are tax-deductible and support the Museum’s free programming.
Emerging Collectors Circle Event
Happy Hour Meet and Greet
Friday, October 20, 6 pm
Join us for a fun gathering to learn more about the Emerging Collectors Circle.
Collection Society
Be a part of this unique community of civic leaders and philanthropists that support the acquisitions of art to AAM’s collection. Through special programming, members build relationships with the Museum’s director and curator and like-minded patrons. Members receive one signed limited-edition print by the Museum’s Artist-in-Residence and access to exclusive programming throughout the year, such as curator-led exhibition tours, private collection visits, and insightful lectures and specialist talks.
$750 Couple / $600 Individual
Dues are tax deductible and support acquisitions to the Museum’s collection.
Collection Society Event
Anita Groener
Thursday, October 19, 5:30 pm
Collection Society and Emerging Collectors Circle members are invited to an intimate talk with critically-acclaimed artist Anita Groener who will be visiting the Eastern Shore from Dublin, Ireland. Groener will talk about her practice as well as the international art and collecting market from the perspective of a maker, and discuss her experiences exhibiting globally and entering renowned public and corporate collections, such as the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Irish National Collection of Contemporary Drawing, 21c Hotels, and Facebook.