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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Fired in Love: One Couple'S Journey from Clemson'S Pottery Kilns to Entrepreneurship

When Kat Hutter and Roger Lee graduated from Clemson's master of fine arts program in 2006, they didn't think they'd end up in Los Angeles. "We met at Clemson, so it will always hold a special...more

Exhibition Shows Creative Secrets of Horror Artist Shigeru Mizuki

Japanese artist Shigeru Mizuki is best known for creating the "GeGeGe Kit noaro" horror manga series, but a new exhibit at the Sogo Museum of Art in Yokohama is paying special attention to his work...more

Artist Raymond Floyd Influenced Many Art Students in Spartanburg County

Raymond Floyd, the first black art teacher in a South Carolina school district, has died at the age of 76. He died of complications from pneumonia Sunday at his home in Spartanburg, his daughter,...more

Several Greater Nebraska Organizations Receive Funds from Nebraska Tourism

Nebraska tourism officials want to make sure communities in the state are "able to continue to market themselves and show off everything we have to offer," and they've come up with a pretty good way...more

Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts To Host Gala Fundraising Event ...

The nation's top art schools will come together in Chattanooga on March 2 for a gala to raise money for their educations. TheCelebration of Creative Arts at Chattanooga High School's Center for...more

Tasik Creative and Innovation Center / Shau Indonesia

The Indonesian city of Tasikmalaya is known for its weaving, and the new Tasik Creative and Innovation Center is no exception. The building, designed by Germany's Andreaswidi System, features a...more

(Bprw) A Community Looks Toward the Glorya Kaufman Model to Address ...

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Montgomery Isd Education Foundation Awards $75K in Grants to Campuses

"We love surprising our educators and providing them with the tools and experiences they've identified to impact student learning," says Tiffany Ortiz, director of the Montgomery ISD Education...more

Winners of 2023 Chinese Bridge Calligraphy and Painting Challenge Announced

For six months, 1,084 people from 86 countries and regions showed off their skills in calligraphy and painting as part of the 23rd Chinese Bridge Calligraphy and Painting Contest, held in China for...more

A Gripping Journey To World Heritage Sites Threatened By Climate Change

"It's an apocalyptic disaster. It's on its knees." That's the assessment of the governor of the Veneto region, which includes Venice, after the Italian city was hit by its worst flooding in 50...more

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