The Old Masters Society (OMS) of the Art Institute of Chicago brings together more than 500 members who share a passion for the art of Europe ranging from the 13th to 20th century. Whether you are a student, scholar, museum professional, collector, or art enthusiast, you will enjoy the society's programs, trips, and social events. OMS programming includes exhibition previews, receptions, dinner and luncheon lectures by distinguished scholars, and trips to museums and private collections both here and abroad. Members are also treated to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and unique insights from Art Institute curators.

Membership in the Old Masters Society helps to support the collection and activities of the Department of Medieval to Modern European Painting and Sculpture. The OMS plays an important role in the Art Institute community through contributions towards acquisitions, research, publications, exhibitions, and lectures that foster an understanding of the great art of the past and an appreciation of collecting.

Georges Seurat. A Sunday on La Grande Jatte—1884, 1884-86. Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial Collection.

Membership in the Old Masters Society is open to all members of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Join us today!
Become a member at any of the following levels:
Patron, $500
Sustaining, $250
Dual/Family, $125
Individual, $75
Student, $15

The Old Masters Society welcomes your membership inquiries. Please contact the Old Masters Society coordinator by e-mail at oms@artic.edu or phone at (312) 443-3615.

Please contact  Christina Giles at (312) 443-3615 for information about upcoming events.