For the Beautification of the Museum
Our activities vary throughout the year, from flower arranging workshops and observation days to guest lectures by nationally known floral experts. As a member, you can gain hands-on experience by helping to create floral decorations for museum events and functions.
Membership in the FAF is an extremely rewarding way to get involved at the DIA. If you enjoy art and flowers, we’d love to welcome you as our newest member.
Membership Benefits
Our activities vary throughout the year, from flower arranging workshops and observation days to guest lectures by nationally known floral experts. As a member, you can gain hands-on experience by helping to create floral decorations for museum events and functions.
Membership Levels
| Membership Level | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| FAF Membership | $50 |
| FAF Membership | $100 |
| FAF Membership | $250 |
| FAF Membersip | $500 |
In order to be eligible for membership in FAF, you must be a member of The Detroit Institute of Arts.
Elise Hayes: Chairman
Glee Firth: Chair Elect
Mary McHale: Treasurer
Sheila Kneeshaw: Membership Chair
Janet Weber: Secretary
Liz Brown: Special Projects
Carolyn Cardoza: Enrichment, Holiday
Jeananne Joaquin: Holiday
Melissa Mark: Scheduling/Weekly Flower Arranging
Cress Meier: Workshops
Sarah Ollison: ESK
Bruce Paterson: Special Event Scheduling
Kimberly Peterson: Betsy Campbell / Workshops
Reggie Townsend: ESK / Outreach
Mary Wood: Member Liaison
Laurel Paterson: Staff Liaison
Friends of Art & Flowers accepts donations for personal tributes in honor or memory of someone special. These donations are used to create some of the spectacular floral displays you see in and around the Museum. With these donations comes your personal message honoring your special person or event.
If you would like to make a donation to the Friends of Art & Flowers in honor of someone special or a special event, please contact Laurel Paterson at 313.833.3921 or lpaterson@dia.org.