Deepen your knowledge of art jewelry while helping to shape the future of MAD’s collection.
Led by associate curator Barbara Paris Gifford, our Contemporary Jewelry and Adornment Circle offers Members exclusive access to the Museum’s stellar jewelry and adornment collection. Discussions, tours, artist interactions, and in-depth examination of objects will deepen participants’ knowledge. Whether new to the world of jewelry and adornment or already passionate about these ever-evolving fields, Members will learn more from experts and fellow enthusiasts. At the end of each year, Members will help to select new works to become part of MAD’s esteemed collection.
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
