The mission of the National Gallery of Art is to serve the United States of America in a national role by preserving, collecting, exhibiting, and fostering the understanding of works of art at the highest possible museum and scholarly standards.

It is a prime example of the positive role that government and philanthropy play in support for the arts. Enjoy this gallery of some of its holdings.

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Quebec City's Mus ? 'e des beaux-arts du Qu'bec museum is getting a major boost from a single man. Michael Audain, chairman of the Jean Paul Riopelle Foundation, has pledged $10 million toward...more

Herb Kohl Philanthropies Gives $2 Million to Support Future Museum ...

Herb Kohl is known for his support of education, especially in Wisconsin, and a $2 million donation to the Future Museum in Milwaukee is just the latest example of his generosity, the Milwaukee...more

A Children'S World Fair May Be the Next Big Thing Coming to Philadelphia in 2026
Foundation: Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation

The Children's World Fair was held in Philadelphia in 1876 as part of the Centennial International Exhibition to explore cultural and technological innovation. Now three of the city's most-loved...more

Nshsf Grant Applications Due April 30

The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation is now accepting applications for its statewide grants program, which will award up to $75,000 to historical and educational organizations in the...more

Riba Announces Honorary Fellows 2024

The director of the Flanders Architecture Institute in Belgium has been named an honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Guardian reports. Sofie De Caigny, who took over...more

Porter County Community Foundation Awards Over $232,000 to Community Organizations
Foundation: Porter County Community Foundation

The Porter County Community Foundation has awarded $232,184 in grants to 33 Northwest Indiana nonprofit organizations. Among the recipients: 4th Street Theater, $4,000 to support an upstairs HVAC...more

Children'S Museum of Wilmington Hosting Nc Science Festival on Saturday

Kids in Wilmington, North Carolina, can celebrate the state's annual science festival with a decidedly 21st-century twist. The Children's Museum of Wilmington is hosting an event on Saturday...more

United Cultural Fund Announces Grants

The Broome County Arts Council has announced the recipients of its 37th annual United Cultural Fund grants, and the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra is among them. The grants, totaling more than...more

Pulse Pal: Yachu Feng and Shuyi Liu'S Innovative Application Wins the American Good Design Award

The American Good Design Award is "one of the oldest and most authoritative design awards globally," and this year it went to a product that "can alleviate the fear and anxiety often associated with...more

Kirks' Grocery a Reflection of Billings' Messy Creative Side

When Shane de Leon and Mary Serbe opened Kirks' Grocery in Billings, Mont., five years ago, they didn't want to sell groceries. Instead, they wanted to open a place where people could come for...more

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