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Friends of the ASM Collections

ASM Members! You are eligible to join Friends of the ASM Collections, a group of individuals dedicated to promoting and strengthening the world-class collections at Arizona State Museum.

In order to join the Friends, one must be an ASM member in good standing.

Ann Hedlund discussing Navajo weavingsSpecial behind-the-scenes tour for the FriendsJohn Welch and Friends touring Kinishba

Among many benefits, Friends enjoy exclusive receptions, lectures, travel tours, and visits to private collections.

Events: Friends of the ASM Collections events are listedFriendship Jar detail on our Events and Programs page with this friendship icon.

Enhance the Museum

“This group is so important to the museum. It’s a good example of how big an impact a group can have when it consists of truly caring individuals.”

Fundraise & Socialize

“We have lots of fun together while helping to benefit the museum by raising much needed funds.”

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Investigate & Learn

“We have gone behind the scenes at museums, met Native artists at their homes, met other collectors, and have visited private collections.”

Volunteer & Have Fun

“I have such a strong passion for Native American art that I consider being so closely involved with ASM’s amazing collections, and its staff, not only a pleasure but a privilege.”

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Your annual Friends membership is fully tax-deductible!

$100 Single / $150 Couple

Funds raised from Friends memberships and programs strengthen ASM’s holdings by allowing the museum to:

• Make new acquisitions
• Promote the collections through study and publication
• Share the collections through exhibits and programs

Join the Friends and Join the Fun!

Call Us: 520-626-8381
E-Mail Us: Darlene Lizarraga
OR: Print the form and mail it

Image Credits:
Group tour of Kinishba photo by Fred Ayer
Other photos by Jannelle Weakly
Friendship jar entitled "Tinde" meaning "The People" (2004) by Sheldon Nuñez-Velarde (Jicarilla Apache) from our permanent collections (ASM Catalog No. 2004-348-1A+B).
Friends of the Collections icon is based on a detail from the above friendship jar.

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