The Art Museum, was founded in 1971. and until ten years ago was known as the Art Gallery. In 1980 J.S. Lee, of the Bei Shan Tang Foundation, approached Madeleine Tang, Irene Dunning, and seven other ladies to solicit their support to expand the Gallery. Together they formed a group called The Friends of the Art Gallery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, based on similar groups in the United States and England.

      After drawing up a constitution, the Friends was inaugurated on Friday, October 16, 1981. A committee of five was formed and membership numbered ten. Within a year there were more than 100 members. Today, the internationally diverse membership count is near 500 and the Friends is a strong and viable support group for the Art Museum, benefiting the public and students of the University as well.

    

ĦEFostering public interest in the Art Museum by     playing a vital role in the link between Art     Museum and the community;
ĦEProviding scholarship and grants for students in     the Fine Arts Department;
ĦEProviding funds to the Art Museum to assist in     building the permanent collection;
ĦEEncouraging the study and appreciation of     Chinese art and culture within the Hong Kong ĦEcommunity.
ĦETo participate in various activities offered;
ĦEFree admission/parking to the Art Museum;
ĦE20 % discount on Art Museum     publications;
ĦEA monthly newsletter and the membership     directory.