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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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Homa Naficy : Awards
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York
Whenoma Naficy arrived in Hartford, Conn., from Paris as an 18-year-old in the 1990s, she had no idea she'd become a US citizen a decade later. But her path to citizenship wasn't an easy one, she...more
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York
Whenoma Naficy arrived in Hartford, Conn., from Paris as an 18-year-old in the 1990s, she had no idea she'd become a US citizen a decade later. But her path to citizenship wasn't an easy one, she...more
Cultural Education: How the Manifestos Stack Up 
Britain's upcoming election could have a big impact on the country's cultural scene, the New York Times reports. According to a YouGov poll cited by the Art Fund, nearly 90% of UK adults believe...more
Britain's upcoming election could have a big impact on the country's cultural scene, the New York Times reports. According to a YouGov poll cited by the Art Fund, nearly 90% of UK adults believe...more
Introducing the West Philadelphia Creative Grants
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia's Paul Robeson House and Museum is putting its money where its mouth is in a new program that aims to help artists from the city's troubled West Side. The Sachs Program for Arts...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia's Paul Robeson House and Museum is putting its money where its mouth is in a new program that aims to help artists from the city's troubled West Side. The Sachs Program for Arts...more
One Way to Combat Chronic Absenteeism? Make School Fun. 
"It's just like a happier version of school, and funner, too, because it's so much more hands-on," eighth-grader Seamus Coughlin tells the Boston Globe. That's because the school he's attending...more
"It's just like a happier version of school, and funner, too, because it's so much more hands-on," eighth-grader Seamus Coughlin tells the Boston Globe. That's because the school he's attending...more
Mind What Matters: A Look at the People and Passion Behind Local Nonprofits 
"In our youth we harbor grand ambitions.... My dream was to become a journalist wielding the power of the pen to craft breaking new stories and conduct exclusive interviews. Other than a stint...more
"In our youth we harbor grand ambitions.... My dream was to become a journalist wielding the power of the pen to craft breaking new stories and conduct exclusive interviews. Other than a stint...more
Ieee Educational Video for Kids Spotlights Climate Change 
"When we work together, we can change the global environment." That's the message behind a new educational video from the Institute of Technology's TryEngineering program, which has teamed up...more
"When we work together, we can change the global environment." That's the message behind a new educational video from the Institute of Technology's TryEngineering program, which has teamed up...more
Artist'S Llc Leads Absolute Equality Juneteenth Mural Project 
"I'm the little boy who loved to draw, who never grew up," Reginald Adams tells Entrepreneur. "And thanks to an incredibly supportive family, I've always been encouraged to do what I...more
"I'm the little boy who loved to draw, who never grew up," Reginald Adams tells Entrepreneur. "And thanks to an incredibly supportive family, I've always been encouraged to do what I...more
The Met to Host Program Exploring Indigenous Heritage Sites in Oceania on June 21 
When the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City opens a new gallery in 2025 to showcase art from the Pacific Islands, it will do so with a heavy focus on the environment. The museum is...more
When the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City opens a new gallery in 2025 to showcase art from the Pacific Islands, it will do so with a heavy focus on the environment. The museum is...more
Labour Vows to Improve Arts Accessibility 
If Britain's Labour Party is re-elected next month, it says it will spend more on the country's arts if it becomes prime minister. The party's "manifesto" says it will spend 0.5% of GDP on the...more
If Britain's Labour Party is re-elected next month, it says it will spend more on the country's arts if it becomes prime minister. The party's "manifesto" says it will spend 0.5% of GDP on the...more
Emma Nicolson 
The head of arts at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has been named one of the world's 100 most influential people in the arts. Emma Nicolson was named head of visual arts at Creative Scotland...more
The head of arts at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has been named one of the world's 100 most influential people in the arts. Emma Nicolson was named head of visual arts at Creative Scotland...more
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