Collectors’ Councils
The Collectors’ Councils play a vital role supporting art and library curators in acquiring relevant objects that expand The Huntington’s collections and provide new opportunities for cross-cultural understanding, inspiring present and future generations at The Huntington and beyond.
The council members enjoy exclusive events throughout the year, including behind-the-scenes tours of special exhibitions and collections, as well as specialist-led trips to institutions and private collections near and far.
Art Collectors’ Council
Founded in 1994, the Art Collectors’ Council meets every spring to select works for acquisition presented by The Huntington’s curatorial staff. Annual dues: $10,000.
The Huntington Acquires Rare and Important Artworks That Expand the American, European, and Chinese Collections
October 2024: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens expanded its American, European, and Chinese art collections in 2024 with acquisitions of works by Richmond Barthé, Helen Pashgian, and Gu Qiao, among others. These acquisitions were selected by The Huntington’s Art Collectors’ Council, which has supported the growth of the permanent collection for the past 30 years. Read more
Library Collectors’ Council
Founded in 1998, the Library Collectors’ Council meets annually to select material for acquisition presented by The Huntington’s curatorial staff. Annual dues: $5,000.
Library Collectors’ Council Acquisitions for 2024
April 2024: The Huntington has acquired six extraordinary collections through the generosity of the Library Collectors’ Council. This year’s acquisitions include the 17th-century account book of an English owner of plantations in colonial Virginia and letters by Florence Nightingale, one of the most influential figures in the history of modern nursing. Read more
Join a Collectors’ Council
To join the Art Collectors’ Council, email Sarah Taylor or call 626-405-2225.
To join the Library Collectors’ Council, email Mona Shulman or call 626-405-2244.