Founded in 1951, the Birmingham Museum of Art has one of the finest collections in the Southeast. More than 24,000 objects represent a rich panorama of cultures, including Asian, European, American, African, Pre-Columbian, and Native American.
Highlights include the Museums collection of Asian art, considered the finest and most comprehensive in the Southeast, and its collection of Vietnamese ceramics, one of the finest in the world; a remarkable Kress collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the late 13th century to the 1750s; the collection of 18th century European decorative arts, which includes superior examples of English ceramics and French furniture; and the Museums world-renowned collection of Wedgwood, the largest outside of England.
Gifts to the Annual Fund provide essential support for exhibitions, programs, and collections care, insuring the Museum remains a place of exploration and discovery for all who visit. Your contribution has a direct and immediate impact, providing the resources Museum staff need to spark curiosity and creativity in every visitor. Most importantly, your 100% tax-deductible gift keeps the Museum free of charge.
For more information, please visit http://www.artsbma.org