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Community Associates
The first chapter of Community Associates was organized in the early 1950s. Today there are 16 separate chapters, representing 3,200 active members. The Community Associates are committed to strengthening the Art Institute’s reputation as a world-class art museum through the dedicated efforts of the local boards. Outstanding lectures and other art-related events are offered to all Community Associate members both at the museum and in their local communities.
Select a group in your community from the list below and see its upcoming programs.
Please note: Membership in a Community Associates chapter is not restricted to the zip code of residence. An individual can join any group, or multiple groups.
Join the Community Associates to:
- Visually engage with the Art Institute's world-class collection
- View illustrated presentations by top museum educators and curators
- Visit other outstanding museums and galleries in the area
You must have a valid Art Institute membership to join the Community Associates. Become a member today!
Membership Dues 2012-2013
Community Associates dues are in addition to the yearly museum membership fee.
$25 Single Community Associates Membership
$35 Dual Community Associates Membership*
*If you would like to purchase a dual Community Associates membership, which includes benefits for two people in the member household, you will need an Art Institute membership at the Member Plus level or higher.
Please note: Membership in a Community Associates chapter is not restricted to the zip code of residence. An individual can join any group, or multiple groups.
Interested in becoming a Community Associate? Please contact Allison Muscolino at amusco@artic.edu or (312) 443-3629 for more information.
Learn more about public events sponsored by the Community Associates.
2012–2013
Inventing History: How Restorations Shape What We Know about the Art of the Roman World
New Light on the Persian Paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago
The Thorne Miniature Rooms at the Holidays
Picasso and Chicago: 100 Years
2011–2012
Italian Renaissance Sculpture: Portrait Busts and Allegorical Heads
20th-Century Architectural Drawings: Alfred Caldwell’s Transdisciplinarity
8 hours 50 min ago
The Art Institute of Chicago
Bon voyage, Jean-Paul. Your timely visit provided another dimension on Impressionism & Fashion. Hope you make it safely back to 19th-century Paris!