BECOME A FRIEND

  • Brunch at the home of Joy Simmons

  • Nairobi studio visit with Wangechi Mutu

  • Mariane Ibrahim at The Armory Show

  • Member tour : Tracey Rose at Queens Museum

  • Member VIP access and tour: The Armory Show

  • Member Tour: The Whitney Biennial

MEMBER BENEFITS

  • Invitations to American Friends of Zeitz MOCAA events, tours, and more, throughout the USA

  • Access exclusive online curator-led exhibition tours,
    followed by conversations with the Museum’s curatorial team

  • Access invite-only live stream Museum member events and talks

  • A complimentary Bridge membership to Zeitz MOCAA museum affording you and a guest free year round access to the museum, as well as 10% museum shop and gantry café discount.

  • Receive an Annual Report on your American Friends of Zeitz MOCAA impact

  • Your name listed on this website as a member

  • 75% of your membership contribution is tax-deductible

American Friends of Zeitz MOCAA members enjoy a dedicated year-round program including exhibition tours, behind-the-scenes access to key art events, exclusive online exhibition and talk programming hosted by Zeitz MOCAA, newsletters with the latest news, and more.

Members connect with a diverse network of like-minded dynamic global art professionals to shape, inform and learn more about contemporary art in Africa, united by a common interest in transforming platforms for Africa’s creativity.

HEAR FROM OUR MEMBERS

Ellen Port joined American Friends of Zeitz MOCAA in early 2023 and has attended our New York events.

She shares: “I am a proud member and supporter of American Friends of Zeitz MOCAA. As a Global Nomad for over 30 years, with a passion for art and design, I am curious about all the ways we connect our common humanity and foster inclusivity. I appreciate art as a way to express ourselves and share our stories, and particularly love the aspect of the Zeitz MOCAA Vision to “encourage intercultural understanding and strive for access to all”.  

Halim A. Flowers joined us as a member in 2024 to support the creative community of Zeitz MOCAA.

In 1997, Halim A. Flowers was arrested at the age of 16 and given two life sentences. His experiences were filmed in the Emmy award-winning documentary Thug Life In DC. In 2005, he started his own publishing company, through which he published 11 books. In 2019, Halim was released from prison after serving 22 years and began practicing as a full time artist.

He shares, “With each stroke of color, text and iconography, I intend to remove all social constructs that prevent humanity from seeing with the collective heart beyond the confines of the individual mind. For me, every canvas becomes a weapon of mass construction.”

José Carlos Diaz is the Susan Brotman Deputy Director for Art at Seattle Art Museum. He joined American Friends of Zeitz MOCAA at our inaugural member event during Art Basel Miami Beach.

He shares: "I've joined Zeitz MOCAA as an American Friend because I believe in supporting art from across the globe. The team at Zeitz MOCAA lead an excellent curatorial program that continues to gain international attention." 

Photo: Abby Warhola