Friends of the Institute support the museum in many ways, by providing free public lectures, buses to bring schoolchildren to visit, artwork for the permanent collection, costumes for docents, plants and flowers in public spaces, and much more.  Two major fundraisers, Art in Bloom and Art Perchance, make this support possible. As a Friend you will enjoy many benefits, including the monthly Friends newsletter and special classes and tours.

Membership to the Friends costs $35 a year, in addition to the cost of annual museum membership. For more information, or to join, call or e-mail the Friends Office at (612) 870-3045 or friends@artsmia.org

• Greetings from the Friends
• Friends History
• Friends Timeline
• Friends Funds
• Friends Annual Events
• Art in Bloom Winners
• Upcoming Friends Events