Seattle Art Museum Supporters (SAMS) is a dedicated group of nearly 200 Seattle-area women who are committed to fundraising for the Seattle Art Museum. The mission of SAMS is to expand the support of the Seattle Art Museum through fundraising and promotional efforts and to provide educational opportunities for its members. You can support their efforts by attending a SAMS fundraising event. Proceeds from SAMS events directly benefit the Seattle Art Museum.
Since its inception in 1985, SAMS has raised more than $7 million to fund selected Seattle Art Museum projects, including exhibitions, capital campaigns, arts education, museum publications, public transportation for school-age children, and endowment funds. We educate our members through intriguing monthly programs in special venues, including private homes and corporate art collections that are not open to the general public.
SAMS members organize two major fundraising events each year: Fall Fundraiser and Spring Fundraiser. Members attend monthly meetings which include access to private collections, artist studios, private curator-led tours through new SAM exhibitions, and an annual meeting highlighting upcoming events. Members also have special access to other museum events, destination travel, and members-only social events.
SAMS welcomes prospective members looking to share their passion for the visual arts and for supporting the Seattle Art Museum. Some of our members are seasoned arts professionals and some are women eager to begin learning about fine art. We invite you to reach out for more information if you are interested.