Topic: Arts Advocacy

Nelson Rockefeller’s personal collection of indigenous art – and the museum he founded to share it – would eventually become a vital addition to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “encyclopedic” collection.

Although known for its work in science, medicine, and health, the Rockefeller Foundation supported a surprising number of performing arts activities.

Does philanthropy always require a perfect partnership to create something great? Peering behind the facade of The Met Cloisters museum reveals that the answer is sometimes “no.”

The staying power of a massive preservation project thanks to a focus on museum staff and museums’ communities.

Decades of foundation involvement has helped this American cultural organization to grow, thrive, and innovate.