About the Friends

The Friends of the Art Museum of the Americas (Friends) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that supports the mission of the OAS' AMA | Art Museum of the Americas through outreach and fundraising. Founded in the 1970s by Washington arts patron Barbara Gordon, the Friends encourage and facilitate engagement between the community and artists from across the Americas.

Each year, the Friends host embassy receptions, concerts , lectures and other events to support the Museum.  Charitable donations to the Friends are fully tax deductible and support the public exhibits and educational programs at Art Museum of the Americas.

To join or donate, please click here.


Friends of the Art Museum of the Americas
Board of Directors

Officers
Emilio Alonso-Mendoza, President
Juan Garcia, Vice President
Robert Berry, Treasurer
Carlos Calderon, Assistant Treasurer

Members
John Coppola
David de la Torre
Duane Deason
Julia Diaz-Asper
Anibal Drelichman
William Farrand
Adriana Gluski
W. Daniel Jaykosz, Jr.
Saskia Loewy
Robert B. Nealon, Esq.
Andrew Russell