The Classical Art Society is a support group for the division of ancient art of the Department of Asian and Ancient Art of the the Art Institute.Founded in 1987, the Classical Art Society funds lectures, special events and projects, and the acquisition of works of art.

Membership Benefits

• Evening lectures by distinguished scholars
• Invitations to symposia and special programs and events
• National and international travel to see private and public collections of ancient art and visit archaeological sites

Membership in the Classical Art Society is open to all members of the Art Institute of Chicago. For information, please call (312) 443-3697 or send an email to CAS@artic.edu.

Membership levels:

Regular (Family), $65
Contributor, $170 (includes tax-deductible contribution of $105)
Sponsor, $500 (includes tax-deductible contribution of $435)
Academic, $45
Student, $35

_{Portrait Bust of a Woman. Rome, Italy, Antonine period (A.D. 138-192). Restricted gift of the Antiquarian Society in honor of Ian Wardropper, the Classical Art Society, Mr. and Mrs. Isak V. Gerson, James and Bonnie Pritchard, and Mrs. Hugo Sonnenschein; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bro fund; Katherine K. Adler, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Alexander in honor of Ian Wardropper, David Earle III, William A. and Renda H. Lederer family, Chester D. Tripp and Jane B. Tripp endowments.}