The Friends of African and African American Art

Affinity Group

The Friends of African and African American Art was founded to celebrate, stimulate, and encourage the study of works created by African and African American artists. Since 2003 members have enjoyed and supported a variety of informational programs at the Cleveland Museum of Art and at a variety of venues throughout northeast Ohio and beyond. We welcome you to join us in promoting our mission.

Membership Benefits:

  • Enjoy presentations and gallery talks by prominent artists and scholars of African and African American art.
  • Gain behind-the-scenes access to special events, receptions, and activities at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
  • Discover others who share similar interests.
  • Travel to view exhibitions and collections at other museums and galleries.

Membership in the Friends of African and African American Art is open to all Cleveland Museum of Art members. If you are a CMA member at Associate level ($250) or above, you can join at least one Affinity Group as part of your membership benefits. To join this way, please contact memberprograms@clevelandart.org. All other CMA members can join through FA4 membership dues, found on the join/renew page.

For more information, contact 216-707-2591 or email fa4@clevelandart.org.