The Japanese Art Society of America promotes the study and appreciation of Japanese art. Founded in 1973 as the Ukiyo-e Society of America by collectors of Japanese prints, the Society's mission has expanded to include related fields of Japanese art. The Society is a registered nonprofit, tax-exempt cultural and educational organization open to the general public. Memberships and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The membership year runs from July 1 to June 30. (There is no discount for those who join halfway through the membership year.)

Membership Benefits

Through its annual series of lectures, seminars and other events, the Japanese Art Society provides a dynamic forum in which members can exchange ideas and experiences with experts about traditional and contemporary arts of Japan. Meetings and events organized by the Society are held mainly in New York City, but are also offered in other locations. Members have opportunities to visit rarely seen private and museum collections, receive invitations for special events and enjoy curator-led tours through exhibitions and collections.

Members receive a quarterly newsletter summarizing Society events and providing information on relevant exhibitions and events in the United States and abroad. Members also receive the Society's annual journal, Impressions, the sole English-language publication in North America devoted exclusively to the arts of Japan.

How to Become a Member

Fill out our membership form onscreen, then print out, using your browser's print button. (Current members: Please use the renewal form mailed to you or our online membership renewal form.)

Or send a written request with the following information: Name(s), full mailing address, day and evening telephone numbers, fax and e-mail address. Please indicate whether your e-mail address may be used instead of mail for reminders of events. Indicate the membership level that you have selected, and enclose payment by check drawn on a U.S. bank, international money order or Visa/Mastercard. If paying by credit card, please indicate which card you are using and provide the card number, expiration date and your signature. Send to:

Administrative Secretary
Japanese Art Society of America, Inc.
P.O. Box 665, FDR Station
New York, NY 10150

If you have any questions, please e-mail our Administrative Secretary.