The art collection at The Kinsey Institute contains thousands of works, including paintings, drawings, etchings, engravings, and photographs. Many of these artworks are rarely seen, as they are not framed and have never been exhibited. We invite you to consider “adopting” a work of art by making a tax-deductible donation to cover the cost of archival framing. We will acknowledge your generous gift by placing your name on a label to be displayed with the piece when it is exhibited. In the past, some of our donors have chosen to “adopt” an artwork in honor of a friend or relative—the perfect birthday or holiday gift for that person who has everything!

Contact Catherine Johnson-Roehr, curator, for more information.

The Kinsey Institute periodically exhibits a selection of unframed artworks that are available for adoption. See the KI news page or check upcoming events for dates and times.

The Kinsey Institute art department is continually organizing new exhibits for its gallery, so there are always artworks in need of framing. We invite you to "adopt" one of these works of art by making a tax-deductible donation to cover all or part of the cost of framing the piece. Please contact us to find out more about artworks that are currently available for “adoption”.

The growth of the collection of art, artifacts, and photographs at The Kinsey Institute is entirely dependent on donations, as funds are not available to purchase works of art and other materials. We often receive prints, paintings, photographs, sculptures, and other items as gifts from artists, collectors, and other generous donors. However, we occasionally seek a monetary donation to be used to purchase a piece from an artist or collector. The donor’s gift is tax deductible, and the artist receives some compensation for his or her work.

Please contact the curator to view artworks offered for purchase to The Kinsey Institute.

Anonymous, France.
Woman in camisole, 1922.
Gelatin silver print (postcard format).
5 1/2 x 3 3/8 inches.
KI-PC: 187
Donated in 1959.
(This work was "adopted" on July 31, 2001).