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Friends of the Art Museum

Joining our Friends of the Art Museum (FAM) community means you belong to a group of passionate advocates for the arts. Together, FAM members empower the Spencer Museum to fuel creativity, dialogue, and discovery through exhibitions and events that are free and open to all.

“The Spencer Museum of Art and its mission are everything I believe in: accessible art, creative ways to support creative people, and celebration of cultural diversity.”

Jennifer Burkhead, Friend of the Art Museum

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How to join Friends of the Art Museum

Becoming a Friend is easy:

  • Join online through KU Endowment
  • Fill out a form at our Welcome Desk on your next visit
  • Contact us at fam@ku.edu or 785-864-4710 and we’ll get you signed up

Levels and benefits

Join today or renew your membership in Friends of the Art Museum with an annual gift at one of the following levels.

Friend Membership: $5 to $50

We want everyone to be a Friend of the Art Museum! Our first level of membership has a sliding scale of $5 to $50 so you can give what fits your budget. In recognition of your generosity, you will receive:

  • Invitations to exhibition previews and special events for yourself and one guest
  • A complimentary subscription to our bi-annual printed member newsletter View
  • Program and exhibition announcements through our bi-weekly E/News

Individual Membership: $100

All benefits listed above, plus:

Dual Membership: $250

All benefits listed above, plus:

  • A second, transferable membership card with NARM and ROAM benefits

Director's Circle Membership: $1,000

All benefits listed above, plus:

  • Membership in the Director's Circle, a distinct leadership group within FAM
  • Invitations to collection tours, receptions, and other special events with the Museum Director and visiting artists and scholars

Join

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Give the gift of belonging

If you know someone who would appreciate the benefits of belonging to the Friends of the Art Museum, consider giving them a one-year membership.

To give the gift of art please contact us at fam@ku.edu or call 785-864-4710 and request to speak with someone on our advancement team.

Contact

Reach out with questions about Friends of the Art Museum, automatic payments, payroll deductions, and more.

Saralyn Reece Hardy

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Marilyn Stokstad Director