Friends of Art

Friends of Art (FOA) is the primary volunteer support organization of the Milwaukee Art Museum. FOA raises funds in support of the Museum, art acquisitions, and exhibitions, and develops activities to stimulate visual art appreciation and inspire volunteer leadership. Over 1,300 individuals volunteer annually to help organize and operate FOA’s fundraising events. Nearly $6 million has been generated through events attended by over 57,000 people annually.

Acquisitions
Over the past 50 years, FOA’s fundraising efforts have helped the Museum acquire several hundred pieces of art for its Collection. Many of these pieces are currently on view in the Museum’s Collection galleries. A partial list of acquisitions includes:

• Ruin by Nam June Paik
• Portrait of Clement Laurier by Gustave Courbet
• Just a Sumac to You, Dear by Alexander Calder
• Wall Drawing #88 by Sol LeWitt
• Untitled by Martín Ramírez
• Madonna and Child by Nardo di Cione

FOA has also assisted the Museum in bringing numerous world-class exhibitions to Milwaukee.

Volunteer
Friends of Art volunteers assist with and are central to the success of a variety of fundraising events such as the Bal du Lac, Lakefront Festival of Arts, Grape Lakes Food & Wine Festival, and more. Opportunities range from committee responsibilities for event organizing to day-of event activities. Volunteers represent a broad range of lifestyles and enjoy the challenges and camaraderie that come with being a part of a group of dedicated and passionate arts supporters.

Membership
Membership at the Friends of Art level gets you one step closer to art. FOA members receive invitations to special bus tour trips and access to preview the art at the Lakefront Festival of Arts, as well as invitations to other Friends of Art events throughout the year. Become an FOA member today.

For additional information about FOA or FOA sponsored events, please contact Sandi Anderson, director of special interest and support groups, at 414-224-3253 or sandi.anderson@mam.org.

Upcoming Friends of Art events