“FAPA's Members share a thirst for knowledge and enjoy private tours, behind-the-scenes visits to regional institutions, and scholarly talks that provide in-depth perspectives.”
–Nichole Bridges, Associate Curator for African Art and liaison to FAPA
Friends of the Arts of Africa, the Pacific and the Americas
Join FAPA now!
FAPA promotes the appreciation for the arts and cultures of Africa, ancient South and Central America, native North America, and the Pacific Islands. Members support the BMA's pioneering and dynamic collections from these regions. Special educational and cultural programs include:
- Opportunities to interact with curators from the Department of the Arts of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific Islands
- Exclusive access to private collections of ethnographic art
- Lectures from local and visiting experts
- Private tours of museums and collections throughout the region
- Special viewings of works in the collection not currently on display
- Behind-the-scenes events at the BMA, including workshops with conservators, registrars, and curators
Annual dues: $25 Student; $60 Single; $100 Dual
Contact: 443-573-1745
FAPA Events
Exhibition Tour
Saturday, February 25
Join FAPA for a private tour of Central Nigeria Unmasked: Arts of the Benue River Valley on view at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art.
Collection Visit
Sunday, March 25
Enjoy the unique opportunity to view an extensive personal collection of African art in the Washington, D.C home of FAPA Members.
Board Meeting and 3rd Annual Collectors Day
Sunday, May 20
Bring your favorite pieces of non-Western art to discuss with other FAPA Members and collectors at this popular event. Join the Board Meeting to share your ideas for the future of FAPA.
For more information and to RSVP to an event, call 443-573-1745.
