American Friends of Zeitz MOCAA
Advancing Contemporary Art from and about Africa and its Diaspora.
Who We Are
Founded in 2017 alongside Zeitz MOCAA’s opening in Cape Town, AFOZM is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-political, non-profit organisation. We champion the museum’s mission by advocating for and supporting African creativity through membership, grants and events.
Why It Matters
Zeitz MOCAA is the world’s largest contemporary African art museum, home to powerful exhibitions, artist residencies, youth programmes and public outreach.
Support from AFOZM enables:
Conservation, documentation & publications
Major exhibitions & artist residencies
Education initiatives for underserved youth
Public access and community programmes
Ways to Support
Every donation helps us inspire future generations and preserve the legacy of contemporary African art.
Events & Fundraisers
Attend or host fundraising events, lectures and museum trips across the USA. Engage with Zeitz MOCAA’s leadership including esteemed curators and board members.
Membership & Patronage
Choose from levels including Friend, Major Patron or 10×10 Founding Patron - each offering exclusive benefits such as museum access, event invitations, private tours and tax-deductible donations (75–95%).
Donations
Make one-time or recurring gifts to help sustain exhibitions, education and community outreach. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Become a Patron
10×10 Founding Patrons contribute $10,000/year for three years, enjoying enhanced benefits including partner museum access and shop discounts. Major Patrons enable high-level museum support and gain access to exclusive annual dinners, curator meet-&-greets, and more.