The Fashion Arts Society (FAS) seeks to promote interest and appreciation of textile and fashion arts, through the study of couture and cloth from around the world. FAS members have the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of textile and fashion arts through education, discourse and social engagement. Members also benefit from exclusive exhibition previews, private tours, free admission to lectures and special events, as well as the opportunity to help facilitate the expansion and enrichment of the IMA’s textile and fashion arts collection. Among other benefits of joining the FAS are opportunities to travel to see private and public exhibitions and collections as a group.

FAS held its inaugural event on April 8, 2010. Prospective FAS members enjoyed a private preview of the exhibition, Body Unbound: Contemporary Couture from the IMA’s Collection.

On May 3, 2012, FAS celebrated its second year anniversary with a luncheon entitled, Hats Off. The program included an exhibition sneak peek and presentation by hat collector, Dr. Linda McMurray.

FAS is led by a board of directors and is advised by Niloo Paydar, curator of textile & fashion arts, as well as a Museum Affiliate liaison.

Exhibitions & Events

Hats Off! The IMA Fashion Arts Society Second Annual Hat Luncheon
Thursday, May 2, 2013
For more information, visit the Hats Off! event webpage
Download an invitation

View the calendar of events below, and stay up to date on the latest by following the FAS Group on Facebook, or by reading the latest FAS Newsletter.

Spring 2013 Newsletter

Spring 2013 Calendar

Recent Event Photos

2012-2013 Board Officers

Executive Committee:
Kari Eisenhooth, President
Kimann Schultz, Vice President
Patti Curran, Treasurer
Leslie Bailey, Secretary
Stephen Taylor, Past President

Membership Committee: Danielle Smith, Margarita Molteni
Special Events Committee: Elizabeth Taylor, Jane Farber, Lila Palomares
Program Committee: Murph Damron, Angie Mercer, Madison Hanulak, Erin Young
Marketing Committee: SaraLyn Smith, Rosane Zelmanovitz

FAS Membership Dues

Become a member of FAS today! In order to be eligible for membership in FAS, you must be an IMA member. If you are a student you are eligible for a special membership rate. For more information please contact the Development department at 317-923-1331 ext. 434

Basic
Free for students (ID required)
$50 Fashion professional or young member (under 40)
$100 Individual
$150 Couple

Donor
$250 Halston Level Donor
$500 Dior Level Donor
$1,000 Chanel Level Donor

All but $25 of membership dues go towards The Fashion Arts Society Acquisition Fund. This fund will enable the IMA to acquire important couture creations for the permanent collection.