Henry Luce Foundation Grant to Preserve 58 Years of Art History at UAlbany
So, the University Art Museum at the University at Albany just received a $200,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation's American Art Program. This project is also backed by the university's President and Provost offices. The money will go towards creating a dedicated archive space, along with storage solutions, furniture, and equipment. Plus, they'll hire a part-time archivist for two years to help organize and detail the collections. This work will make it easier for people to access 58 years of contemporary art history at the museum through a searchable digital database.
Key facts
- University Art Museum at University at Albany awarded $200,000 grant
- Grant from Henry Luce Foundation’s American Art Program
- Additional support from University at Albany’s Office of the President and Office of the Provost
- Funding for dedicated Museum Archive space and equipment
- Two-year part-time professional project archivist position funded
- Archivist will organize, describe, and create finding aids
- Collections accessible through searchable digital database
- Archive preserves 58 years of contemporary art history
Entities
Institutions
- University Art Museum
- University at Albany
- Henry Luce Foundation
Locations
- Albany
- United States