The Museum of Friends is a nonprofit organization that relies on funding sources for its activities.  This support allows MOF to share its collection and programs with our audience.  It is our hope that greater audience participation becomes possible and thereby a greater understanding of contemporary and modern art is achieved.

There are many ways to give to MOF, with many benefits and privileges available to you in thanks for your generosity.  As MOF was founded on the principle of generosity, it is the way that it will continue to grow and offer more programs and activities for our public to enjoy.

Membership includes 3 exhibition openings invitations yearly.  One T-shirt, and discounts on programming and Museum Store (10%)
Individual $50.00	Gift Information Annual Fund Education Exhibitions Special Events
Family of 4 $75.00	Gift Information Annual Fund Education Exhibitions Special Events

Annual Fund
MOF was established in 2006 on the upper floor of a commercial building in downtown Walsenburg.  Annual Program costs include general programming, operational expenses, publication production, and plans to install an elevator – making MOF accessible to all who may desire to visit.

Exhibition Support
MOF’s permanent collection includes works that have never been seen before, kept in storage in the Museum premises.  Costs to frame and mount new works as well as signage, printing, and research regarding the collection is made possible by your support.
Our first visiting artist Special Exhibition took place in September 08 with Diorbhail Cameron’s Light Boxes, as example of this category of support.  In 09, MOF will present an exhibition of Italian American Artists in Huerfano County, which is in its planning stages. 

Education Support
MOF’s School-Tour Program is available for students k-12.  As Walsenburg, and the surrounding school districts are economically depressed currently, your support would help to provide Cultural Education to students who would normally not be able to attend.

MOF’s College and High-School Internship programs provide students the opportunity to work within a Museum setting.  Our staff responsible for mentorship in this area are qualified to teach up through the University level.

Research Library for Artists and Educators including process, theory and Art History.  An on-line catalogue will be available soon.

Corporate Support (Sponsorship)
Sponsorship at MOF offers significant philanthropic and marketing opportunities.  It allows a company or corporation to support the only Fine Art Museum in Walsenburg thereby encouraging cultural development in an Enterprise Zone.  All sponsors with a substantial contribution will be acknowledged with the printing of their logo on our publications.

Community Outreach and Family Programs
MOF launched a few new and exciting programs in the fall of 08.  Yoga classes are given once a week in the afternoon.  Toddler Tuesdays began in October and offers the parent and young child strategies to encourage creative growth and development.