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Darla Moore Gallery Named at The Shed Following $25 Million Gift

institutional · 2026-05-02

The Shed has named its Level 2 Gallery as The Darla Moore Gallery after a $25 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist and founding board member Darla Moore. The donation aims to strengthen the institution's long-term sustainability and support its mission as a leading arts nonprofit. Moore emphasized her belief in art as a catalyst for transformation and her commitment to The Shed's role in New York's cultural landscape.

Key facts

  • The Shed announced naming of Level 2 Gallery as The Darla Moore Gallery.
  • The naming follows a $25 million unrestricted gift from Darla Moore.
  • Darla Moore is a philanthropist and founding board member of The Shed.
  • The gift is described as transformative and pivotal for long-term sustainability.
  • Moore stated that art is a catalyst for transformation and she believed in The Shed from the beginning.
  • The Shed is a leading arts nonprofit in New York.
  • The donation supports innovation and risk-taking by artists.
  • The announcement was made by The Shed.

Entities

Institutions

  • The Shed
  • Darla Moore Gallery

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

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