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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