Friends Groups
BMA Membership offers many benefits, but one of the most exciting is the opportunity to participate in a Friends Group. Only BMA Members can join exclusive Museum Friends Groups that offer special
lectures, trips, studio visits, and more. Whether a novice or a veteran in
the art world, there is room for every interest and level of experience.
Enjoy a discussion with artist Jim Dine, sponsored by BMA Friends Groups.
Interested in joining a Friends Group, but not a BMA Member? Become a Member today and take advantage of your new Member benefit by also joining a Friends Group! Join now!
Friends of the American Wing
In an effort to increase the number and variety of programs and events open to supporters of the BMA’s American Wing, the Friends of the American Wing (FOAW) and the Young Friends of the American Wing (YFOW) have joined forces. Both the FOAW and the YFOAW support the preservation, growth, and enrichment of the BMA's distinguished collection of decorative arts and American painting and sculpture. Proceeds from dues and fundraising activities are used for the acquisition of outstanding examples of Americana.
FOAW Annual dues: $175 single; $325 dual
YFOAW Annual dues: $100 single; $175 dual
Contact: 443-573-1766
For more information, call 443-573-1766 or e-mail friends@artbma.org.
Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art
Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art (FoMaCA) is a forum for exploring contemporary art and ideas. From September to May, it provides its members with access to artist talks, special exhibition tours, private collection visits, and exciting trips. It also sponsors several public programs each year and helps fund acquisitions of contemporary art for the BMA's collection.
Annual dues: $110 single; $175 dual; $225 supporting; $300 patron; $30 student/educator/under age 35
Contact: 443-573-1761
For more information, call 443-573-1761 or e-mail
friends@artbma.org.
Joshua Johnson Council
The Joshua Johnson Council (JJC) forges meaningful connections between Baltimore's African-American communities and the BMA by promoting an understanding of the achievements of African-American artists.
Annual dues: $25 single
Contact: 443-573-1834
For more information, call 443-573-1834 or e-mail friends@artbma.org.
Print, Drawing & Photograph Society
The Print, Drawing & Photograph Society (PDPS) fosters interest in the appreciation, collecting, and study of graphic arts and photography, both historic and contemporary. It sponsors the biennial Baltimore Fair for Contemporary Prints & New Editions and each year presents a Members-only winter seminar series taught by BMA curators.
Annual dues: $50 single; $75 dual; $100 supporting; $150 patron
Contact: 443-573-1789
For more information, call 443-573-1789 or e-mail
friends@artbma.org.
Friends of the arts of Africa, the Pacific and the Americas
Friends of the arts of Africa, the Pacific, and the Americas (FAPA) promotes the appreciation of, and interest in, the art from Africa, ancient South and Central America, native North America, and the Pacific Islands. Member activities in this newly established group include private curator-led tours of special exhibitions, visits to private collections, lectures, and panel discussions. As an evolving group, member participation in planning and development is enthusiastically welcomed.
Annual dues: $60 single; $100 dual
Contact: 443-573-1745
For more information, call 443-573-1745 or e-mail friends@artbma.org.
