Addison Artist Council

Since its founding in 1931, the Addison has exhibited and acquired contemporary art with a boldness and enthusiasm rare for a museum of its size, means, and unique location on the campus of a secondary school. Often the first museum in New England, if not the U.S., to introduce an artist’s work or mount a retrospective, the Addison’s storied history includes many “firsts” with exhibitions, acquisitions, or residencies by such highly regarded artists as Josef Albers, Ruth Asawa, Dawoud Bey, Sheila Hicks, Hans Hofmann, Andy Warhol, and Francesca Woodman.

The Addison Artist Council builds on this extraordinary tradition by providing an emerging and/or under-recognized artist their first ever solo show at a collecting museum, along with a publication, acquisition of art for the collection, and an artist’s residency on campus.

AAC membership is open to all who are passionate about art and want to support the Addison’s commitment to being at the vanguard of contemporary art. In return for your support, you will be invited to several special events held across the country throughout the year and will be able to vote on which artwork the museum acquires.

Please join us in this exciting new venture!