"Through [Rales's] remarkable partnership and thanks to this landmark gift, the National Gallery is able to establish Across the Nation as a core pillar of our work and fulfill a central part of our vision-of the nation and for all the people."
"We will not only be able to introduce beloved works of art from our collection to new audiences for generations to come, but will also establish a dynamic model for collection-sharing and build a collaborative network with our museum colleagues nationwide."
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, has received a historic $116 million donation from the Mitchell P. Rales Family Foundation. This funding will endow the Across the Nation lending program, allowing partner museums to borrow works from the NGA's collection at no cost. Since its launch in spring 2025, the program has attracted around 900,000 visitors across ten partner institutions. The next cycle will begin in autumn 2027, expanding the initiative's reach and impact on audiences nationwide.
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