Deepen your knowledge of art while helping to shape the future of MAD’s collection.
Led by MAD chief curator Elissa Auther, the Craft, Art, and Design Circle supports the development of MAD’s collection through the acquisition of historic and contemporary handmade objects. Members will deepen their knowledge of the intersecting fields of craft, art, and design via discussions with artists, fellow Members, gallerists, and curators. With knowledge infused by enthusiasm for MAD’s collection, Members will ultimately help shape the museum’s remarkable holdings and strengthen MAD’s commitment to skilled making.
Members of the Museum's Collector Circles must contribute annual dues of $2,500 per individual. Ninety percent of these dues directly support the purchase of art for the collection. To join, you must be a MAD Member at the Gallery level ($500) or above. Joining MAD’s Patron level ($1,500) is highly encouraged.
2024 COLLECTORS’ CIRCLE EVENTS
(All events take place at the Museum unless otherwise indicated.)
Sep 4 / 6-9 pm Associate Curator Barbara Gifford and Chief Curator Elissa Auther highlight rarely seen pieces from the Museum’s “vault,” with drinks and light fare
Sep 19-22 Weekend trip to Detroit with visits to artist studios, Cranbrook Academy of Art and Museum, Library Street Collective, the Guild, and more.
Oct 30 / 6-8 pm Tour and Highlights of the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) Art Fair with Chief Curator Elissa Auther
Nov 13 / 6-8 pm Jewelry and Design Circle Selection Night
Nov 15 / 9 am-8 pm Day trip to Philadelphia for an exclusive tour of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
