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Collector
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Charter
Collectors
Charter Collectors are instrumental in acquiring major
European and American paintings, sculptures, and works-on-paper
for The Speed Art Museum’s collection. Members enjoy
and learn about art while helping create a lasting artistic
and educational legacy for the entire community.
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Charter
Collectors in the gardens of Villa I Tatti, Florence,
Italy. Left to right: Jane Welch, Carol Harper,
Spencer Harper, Jr., Susie Schaaf, Dr. Louis
Waldman of I Tatti, Marianne Rash Rowe, Louise Hickox, Spencer
Harper III, Margaret Kulp, Jim Voyles, Connie Goodman, Libby
Voyles, Bob Kulp, and Ruth Cloudman. |
Since
its founding in 1966, Charter Collectors has become a
national model for encouraging community participation
in building a museum collection. We invite you to join
us and support the group’s vital role in advancing
the Speed’s mission of “bringing great art
and people together.”
Charter Collectors’ acquisitions span the centuries
from antiquity to 1945. Members participate actively in
the process by joining Museum Curators in
visiting art galleries in America and abroad
and by voting on acquisitions at the annual dinner. This
exceptional access to some of the world’s best dealers
and to curatorial expertise has introduced many Charter
Collectors to the joys of personal collecting. |
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Decorative
Arts Collectors
Whether you are a seasoned collector or simply have an
interest in the history of design, membership in the Decorative
Arts Collectors offers a unique opportunity: the chance
to become an informed connoisseur of furniture, metalwork,
ceramics, glass, and textiles while also making a lasting
contribution to the Speed’s outstanding decorative
arts collection.
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William
Sargent, expert on Asian export art, speaking with
Decorative Art Collectors |
The
Decorative Arts Collectors’ activities and acquisitions
span a wide range of time periods and materials. The group
explores everything from French porcelains to Kentucky
quilts to the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright and everything
in between. While the focus is on North America and Europe,
the group also makes occasional forays into the arts of
Asia and other regions. This balanced approach ensures
an exciting, diverse program of events designed to appeal
to a wide range of interests. Regardless of the subject,
every event will sharpen the eye and provide unique insights
into the history of the decorative arts. |
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New
Art Collectors
New Art Collectors offers members a unique opportunity
to encounter and learn about the dynamics of provocative
contemporary art in an informative and welcoming environment.
As well as supporting the acquisition of art works for
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(L–R)
Curator of Contemporary Art Suzanne Weaver, filmmaker
Megumi Sasaki, and artist Pat Steir |
the
Speed’s collection, New Art Collectors also opens
doors to top-notch private collections, artists’
studios, and the expertise of art professionals. Programs
include trips, both in America and abroad, and educational
events. Whether you are already a passionate collector
or simply have an interest in contemporary art, New Art
Collectors offers a chance to engage with and enjoy art
that is being created in our lifetime. |
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