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Founded in 1975, the Asian Art Society (AAS) aims to cultivate greater interest in the IMA through the Museum’s renowned collection of Asian Art. The AAS was originally named the Oriental Arts Society, but changed its name to the Asian Arts Society around the 1990s. Members of the AAS support the IMA‘s Asian art collection by assisting in the selection and acquisition of new works of art for the Asian Art Department and co-sponsoring dinners and lectures with prominent art collectors, historians, and dealers. Events hosted by the AAS have included lectures on such topics as Life and Art in the Ming Dynasty, Japanese Screens, The Art of Kabuki, and many more. The AAS is led by a Board of Directors and is advised by John Teramoto, Curator of Asian Art and a Museum Affiliate liaison. In 2016, AAS celebrated their 40th anniversary.

Presidents:

Robert Shula: 1975-1978

Keith Clary: 1978-1980

Tom Kuebler: 1980-1982

Dorit Paul: 1982-1984

Carolyn Greer: 1984-1986

Dick Fowler: 1986-1987

Marni Fechtman: 1987-1989

Betty Aker: 1989-1991

Ernest Lorch: 1991-1993

Joan Kahn: 1993-1995

Jane Schlegel: 1995-1997

Nancy Sinclair: 1997-1999

Jody Garrigus: 1999-2001

Joe Caparo: 2001-2003

Patricia Lyster: 2003-2005

Eli Lopez: 2005-2007

Chip Kalleen: 2007-2008

Tom Kuebler: 2008-2011

Marni Fechtman: 2011-2013

Nancy Inui: 2013-2016

Scott Keller: 2016-2017

Founded in 1975, the Asian Art Society (AAS) aims to cultivate greater interest in the IMA through the Museum