Today, Bank of America announces that it will loan eight complete exhibitions to cultural institutions worldwide in 2019 through the company’s Art in our Communities program.
Marking the 10th anniversary of the Art in our Communities program, Bank of America has loaned artwork from its collection to more than 130 cultural institutions. This is the only corporate program of its kind where museums can borrow exhibitions at no cost, providing the public the opportunity to see important works of art while at the same time generating vital revenue for these museums and galleries.
The 2019 Art in our Communities program will include eight exhibitions, featuring a diverse array of artists, mediums and subject matters. Highlights include:
“We have been delighted to see demand for this program grow as art institutions continue to struggle with adequate funding,” said Rena De Sisto, global arts and culture executive for Bank of America. “It’s gratifying to see both large and small institutions, including university institutions, take advantage of this program.”
“We truly value our partners, like Bank of America, who make it possible for us to bring a wide variety of exhibitions to our community members,” says Kevin Grogan, director and curator, Morris Museum of Art, Augusta, Ga. “Working with the Bank of America art program and Bank of America Augusta President Ora Parish, our experience with everyone at the bank has been everything that one could hope for. Their generosity of spirit has enabled the Morris to display many of the most iconic photographic images of the 20th century to an eager, interested audience."
Bank of America’s support of the art is a key element of the part of the company’s environmental, social and governance program. Bank of America believes in the power of the arts to help economies thrive, educate and enrich societies, and create greater cultural understanding. As a leader in helping the arts flourish across the globe, Bank of America supports more than 2,000 nonprofit cultural institutions each year. The Bank of America art program also includes sponsorships, and grants to arts organizations for arts education and the preservation of cultural treasures. Learn about our art programs.
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Vanessa Cook, Bank of America
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