Friends of the Kresge Art Museum
Download the 2008/2009 Annual Report
Annual
Report (PDF)
Download the 2007/2008 Annual Report
Annual
Report (PDF)
Download the 2006-2007 Annual Report:
Annual
Report (PDF)
The Friends of Kresge Art Museum is open to anyone who loves ... art,
museums, education, architecture, food, travel, design, and
interesting people!
In the past few years, Friends members have traveled to Greece,
China, Mexico, Philadelphia, Toledo, Chicago and more - all in the name of
art and fun! We’ve had a wine tasting, an exclusive
home tour, an open studio event, walking tours, and countless other
activities and events that help raise money for and awareness of Kresge Art Museum.
Friends members get other perks - discounts at the museum
store, a newsletter, early notification on trips and more
-- all starting at a $35 membership! Much of the money we
raise goes toward purchasing new works of art, the docent
program that provides educational museum tours for thousands
of school children and adults each year, as well as towards
the future Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum facility.
Why do we exist (aside from all those perks)? The Friends
group was established over 25 years ago because it believes
in Kresge Art Museum and what the staff is working to accomplish.
Because of its connection to Michigan State University, the
museum’s mission is distinct from most art museums
in the state. The collection is carefully chosen to give viewers
a historical view of trends throughout 5,000 years of artistic
expression. You’ll see everything from Greek pottery
and sculpture to a
modern-day all-too-realistic sculpture of a middle aged bathing
beauty by Duane Hanson.
Needless to say, we think the collection is spectacular.
But the Friends also believe it deserves better housing. So
recently we’ve been working to raise money and expand
membership to support Kresge’s and MSU’s efforts
to build the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, designed by Zaha Hadid.
If you’d like more information on joining friends,
contact Friends President Suzanne Brouse or Events/Communications Coordinator Christine Nichols.
|
