Mission Statement

Founded in 1975, the Asian Art Society (AAS) aims to cultivate greater interest in the IMA through the Museum’s renowned collection of Asian Art. Members of the AAS support the IMA‘s Asian art collection by assisting in the selection and acquisition of new works of art for the Asian Art Department and co-sponsoring dinners and lectures with prominent art collectors, historians, and dealers. Events hosted by the AAS have included lectures on such topics as Life and Art in the Ming Dynasty, Japanese Screens, The Art of Kabuki, and many more. View images from our latest event on Flickr.

The AAS is led by a Board of Directors and is advised by John Teramoto, Curator of Asian Art and a Museum Affiliate liaison.

Upcoming Events

AAS Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Dragon
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
ON TIME SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
6-6:45 pm: Gathering, Hors d'oeuvres
6:45 pm: Seating and remarks
7 pm: Dinner

2011-2012 Board Officers

Marni Fechtman, President
Niels Lyster, Treasurer
Nancy Inui, Membership & Communications
Camilla Hull, Secretary
Zora Dunn, Program Chair
Marcia Krieg, Member at Large
Florence Pauley, Member at Large
Thomas Kuebler, Immediate Past President

Annual AAS Membership Dues

Become a member of the AAS today! In order to be eligible for membership in the AAS, you must be an IMA member.

$50 individual
$75 dual/couple
$75 individual patron
$125 dual/couple patron

All but $25 of membership dues go toward the AAS Accession Fund.

Please make checks payable to the Asian Art Society – IMA and mail to:
IMA/Affiliate Support
4000 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208