Expand Your Membership Privileges

Expand your SAM membership privileges by getting involved with one or more of the museum’s Art Councils. These groups bring together people with similar interests to socialize, study and support the museum in many different ways. Activities range from educational lectures and artist talks to travel opportunities with curators. Find the art council that matches your interests.

Find out what the art councils do. Attend a council event.

African Art Council
Explore the arts of Africa, the Americas and the Caribbean. The African Council sponsors poetry readings, film screenings, performances and more.

Asian Arts Council
Focus on the museum's renowned Asian art collection. Support the Volunteer Park facility.

Contemporary Art Council
Participate in cutting-edge programs and events. Join this exciting group today!

Decorative Arts and Paintings Council
Join collectors at every level in exploring European paintings and decorative arts of Europe and America from the seventeenth century to the present.

The Native Arts of the Americas and Oceania Council
Be part of a diverse group of collectors, students, artists and scholars.