Friends of Asian Art

Join the Ringling Museum’s Friends of Asian Art and participate with other art enthusiasts in experiencing the diversity of 5,000 years of Asian art and support greater awareness of the importance of Asian art in our community.  Benefits of membership include exclusive invitations to special programs related to Asian art and sharing with scholars, collectors and connoisseurs. 

The Mission

The Friends of Asian Art at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota, Florida, is an international support group organized to advocate Asian art through collection, education and travel to related institutions and private collections. The group will also be an integral part of the development of an Asian art wing on the grounds of the Ringling Museum.

The Benefits

Members of the Friends of Asian Art will enjoy:

• Invitations to Asian art programs including lectures, exhibition openings and guided tours
• Opportunities to participate in Asian art themed trips
• Access to private art collections, including those of fellow group members
• Invitation to Annual Dinner

Membership Dues

Dues to support group activities will be $250 per year, exclusive of travel-related costs. Please note that dues do not include Ringling Museum Membership.