The Society for Asian Art is a renowned and independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been operating since its incorporation in 1958. Dedicated to winning Avery Brundage's magnificent art collection for San Francisco, the society provides a wide range of programs on Asian art and culture and supports the Asian Art Museum. With over sixty-five years of experience, they offer innovative, high-quality educational and cultural programs.

In addition to these programs, the society organizes social and culinary events where participants can share their knowledge and enthusiasm. The society's popular Arts of Asia Lecture Series, open to all, is at the core of the museum's docent-training curriculum. They also sponsor international and domestic travel, visits to private art dealers and collections, in-depth study groups, special lectures by leading scholars, literature courses, and symposia.

Much of their programming supports specific exhibitions, making them a valuable asset for art enthusiasts and cultural explorers. The Society for Asian Art is committed to promoting and preserving Asian art and culture in San Francisco and beyond