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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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

Jordan Schnitzer Invests in Downtown, Arts Education and Access with $10 Million Gift to ...

Portland State University's School of Art will now be known as the Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design after a $10 million donation from Portland real estate developer Jordan...more

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Ut Health Science Center and Community Partners to Open Innovative Health Hub in Soulsville

You've heard the phrase "it takes a village," but that's exactly what Peter Buckley, chancellor of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, was saying Tuesday when he announced...more

Shutter and Sound, New Jazz Music Exhibition at Chandler Museum, on View April 6- May 26

If you've ever wanted to know what it was like to be a jazz musician, an Arizona museum is the place for you. The Chandler Museum of Art has a new exhibit called Shutter and Sound: The Jazz...more

Great River Children'S Museum Receives State Grant

The Minnesota Humanities Center has awarded $2.2 million to support arts and cultural heritage exhibits and related educational programs at children's museums across the state. In total, the...more

'Remembering with Art' Program Receives Generous Donation

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Malcom X Memorial Foundation Receives $20 Million from State Grant

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If you're a sixth-grader in New Mexico and you think you've got what it takes to be a world-class artist, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum may have just the summer program for you. The museum is now...more

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