Mission Statement

The members of the Design Arts Society (DAS) are dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of the aesthetic, historical and cultural significance of Western design. Their interests span the 16^th century to the present and encompasses a broad range of media including furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork, jewelry, and product design.

DAS members work to promote a greater awareness of the central role that design plays in our daily lives and to also help establish the IMA as an important center for the design arts in the United States. DAS offers an annual series of programs featuring lectures from international, national, and regional design experts, as well as private DAS members’ only special events. Past events hosted by DAS include: Shaping the New Century: A Two-Day International Design Symposium, A Night with George Nelson, Revisiting Cranbrook: Eliel Saarinen and the Survival of Tradition and many more.

DAS is led by a Board of Directors and is advised by R. Craig Miller, Senior Curator of Design Arts and Director of Design Initiatives, as well as a Museum Affiliate liaison.

Upcoming Events

TALK Perspectives on Collecting Design: The George Kravis II Industrial Design Collection Thursday, March 1 | 6 pm
DeBoest Lecture Hall | Free
DAS member reception in the IMA Welcome Center at 5 pm.

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2011-2012 Board Officers

Scott Johnson, President
Tom Vriesman, Vice President
Kay Koch, Treasurer
Chip Kalleen, Secretary
Lee Alig, Immediate Past President

Annual DAS Membership Dues

Become a member of DAS today! In order to be eligible for membership in the DAS, you must be an IMA member. If you are a student and/or under the age of 35, you are eligible for a special membership rate. For more information please contact the Development office at 317-923-1331 ext. 434

$40 individual
$60 couple
$140 patron
$160 patron couple
NEW! Students receive a free DAS membership (ID required)