The Art Institute of Chicago
The Old Masters Society

The Old Masters Society (OMS) of the Art Institute of Chicago brings together more than 700 members who share a passion for the art of Europe, ranging from the medieval through modern periods. Whether you are a student, scholar, museum professional, collector, or an art enthusiast, you will enjoy the society's programs, trips, and social events. These include exhibtion previews, receptions, dinner and luncheon lectures by distinguished scholars, and walking tours led by curators. The OMS also plans trips to museums and private collections in other parts of the country and abroad.

Membership in the Old Masters Society helps to support the collection and activities of the Department of Medieval through Modern European Painting, and Modern European Sculpture at the Art Institute through the funding of acquisitions, the presentation of programs that foster understanding of the great art of the past, and the encouragement of private 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 Kara Parham by e-mail or phone at (312) 443-3615.


Featured Events  
There are no events scheduled for Old Masters Society. Please check the Calendar to see other Art Institute events.
Board of Directors Meetings and Luncheons

Wednesday, April 4, at noon
Trustees Board Room

Thursday, May 31, at noon
Trustees Board Room

Thursday, September 20, at noon
Trustees Board Room

Thursday, December 6, at noon
Trustees Board Room