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Founded in 1912, the Newport Art Museum is one of the oldest continuously operating and most highly regarded art museums and schools of its kind in the country.
The Newport Art Museum’s collection consists of approximately 3,000 works of art in a range of media including works on paper (prints, drawings, watercolors, and photographs), paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, installation works, and textiles and is expanding to include new media. Concentrated on American art and contemporary art, the Museum’s collection includes works of art from the 18th century to present.
As a valued Newport Art Museum member you're entitled to free admission, are invited to members' only events and exhibition tours, receive discounts on Museum School class tuition and public program tickets, and will be supporting the Museum's mission to share a diversity of art and experiences to our Newport community and beyond.
By supporting the Newport Art Museum Annual Fund at any level, you help make a positive difference in the lives of many. Our exhibitions, public programs, education, and community outreach, which includes a diversity of artistic voices, would not be possible without you. Help the Newport Art Museum continue to spark reflection, inspiration, discovery and build lasting connections by making your tax-deductible contribution today. We thank you for believing in the transformative power of art and allowing us to make art accessible to all for generations to come. Help the Newport Art Museum continue to spark reflection, inspiration, discovery, and build connections by making your tax-deductible contribution TODAY!
Are you a business owner who is looking for new ways to engage and connect with local Newport customers on a year round basis? We have the perfect opportunity. Sponsor a Newport tradition - The Newport Art Museum - Make NAM part of your marketing plan in 2025. We have an array of events and exhibits to offer you. Our first exciting event is the 2025 Winter Speaker Series in its 97th Year.
June 2024
Dear Supporters and Friends of the Newport Art Museum,
I am delighted to share with you our vision for the future, the Newport Art Museum 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, Creative Campus: Building an Inclusive Artistic Community.
Our strategic plan is not just a roadmap; it’s a source of inspiration, illuminating the path toward a vibrant and inclusive artistic community. As we look ahead, our mission remains clear: to create spaces where the past and present converge, offering transformative experiences for all.
We are dedicated to securing our future by nurturing fiscal balance, prioritizing the visitor experience, championing artist-driven initiatives, and increasing our brand awareness. But beyond the strategies and objectives lies a deeper purpose—a commitment to fostering connections, celebrating diversity, and enriching lives through art.
I extend my sincere gratitude to NAM Trustee, Kim Cummins, for her invaluable expertise and support in guiding the plan. Additionally, I want to express appreciation to the strategic planning committee members and staff who have played integral roles in shaping NAM’s core values and exploring its legacy, strengths, and potential. Thank you to Bill Bagwill, Brendan O’Donnell, Barbara Schoenfeld, Ellie Harrison Voorhees, Ellen Bowman, Elizabeth Brooks, Erik Saarmaa, and Rupert Nesbitt. I am also deeply grateful to the members of staff who helped co-shape the Museum’s core values: Chris Capone, Cristin Searles Bilodeau, Brandon Taylor Miller, Dr. Francine Weiss, Pilar Forest, Danny Lulu, Ami Hansen, and Emilia Sywolski. It has been a true privilege to explore NAM’s legacy, strengths, and potential with individuals who care for it so deeply.
NAM’s success is rooted in its dedication to reflection, adaptability, embracing a growth mindset, and its unwavering commitment to the ever-expanding community of members, supporters, and stakeholders. A heartfelt thank you to all who participated in the Museum’s Community Engagement Survey and Community Engagement Committee Meetings, challenging our team to explore and reaffirm the significance of leveraging our historical legacy while fostering inclusivity among our diverse community.
Inspired by our collective vision and fueled by our commitment to connecting inclusively through the arts, let’s forge ahead, anchored by confidence in our ability to cultivate a future where creativity thrives and our community flourishes, with the Newport Art Museum as its dynamic campus.
– Danielle Ogden, Executive Director