The Friends of MGA Inc. formed in 1991 and played an important role saving the gallery from closure in 1997 and at its height had over 450 members. The Friends of MGA continued their support of the gallery until they decided to de-register as an incorporated association in 2021. As a result MAPh launched a new in-house membership program that expands on previous benefits provided with revised membership categories. The program engages with photography as a medium and provides unique and tailored experiences that increases access to photography. The program engages members that includes practicing photographers, photography enthusiasts and our community of supporters who seek engagement in MAPh’s activities and events.