The history of the world lies in its textiles.  We need to preserve and study them.  Thank you for all you do!

An international study centre for textiles, textile crafts, and dress, worldwide and from prehistory to the present day.

The Textile Research Centre (TRC) is a knowledge centre set up in 1991 as an independent foundation. Since 2009 it is housed at Hogewoerd 164, in the centre of historic Leiden, The Netherlands. Here it has the use of an exhibition space, a large depot, offices and workrooms. The basic aim of the TRC is to give the study of textiles, dress, and accessories their proper place in the field of humanities and social sciences, but also in the context of crafts and craft education. The TRC does so by providing courses and lectures, carrying out research and by the presentation of textiles and dress from all over the world. The two main focal points of the TRC are (a) dress and identity: what people wear in order to say who they are and (b) textile crafts and technology, both pre-industrial and industrial.

In order to reach its objectives, the TRC houses various collections, of more than 50,000 items, including a Textile and Garment Collection and a Reference Collection for fibres, threads, dyes, weaves, printed and machine embroidered textiles, and so forth. Most of the objects are photographed, and are available online (open access), with detailed information, In addition, research is aided by the TRC’s library (some 6,500 books, a large collection of articles, as well as visual material such as photographs, prints and postcards). Students, designers and academics come from many countries to Leiden to use the TRC’s facilities and to attend workshops and courses.

Stichting Textile Research Centre

We host 300+ social impact projects across Europe 

Open Collective Europe promotes charitable initiatives within the European Union, with a focus on Education, Social Impact and Civic participation, and provides such initiatives with a simple and transparent way to manage their finances. Open Collective Europe's mission is to promote projects in the EU with the following charitable purposes: - increasing access to educational resources and training,  - creating a positive social impact and  - developing tools to improve civic participation within cities or communities. Future perspectives At the beginning of 2022, we shared our desire to grow the Open Collective Europe community. Our goal is to make the community more vibrant, supported and resilient. We set out to build a more comprehensive fiscal hosting service and support system for our collectives.  

Open Collective Europe

Help preserve the Jewish cultural heritage in Portugal.

Your support will help establish the Tikvá Museu Judaico Lisboa (Jewish Museum of Lisbon).

Associação Hagadá (Hagadá Association) was created on July 25th 2019. Its objective is to promote and carry on the activities necessary for the creation, establishment and operation of an institution with museological functions in Lisbon - The Tikvá Museu Judaico Lisboa (Jewish Museum of Lisbon). Also, it aims to enrich and preserve the associated cultural heritage, display the Jewish experience and culture, as well as the role of Portuguese Jews in the history of Lisbon and Portugal, and in the Diaspora. Associação Hagadá (Hagadá Association) will perform the following main activities: - Creation and establishment of the Tikvá Museu Judaico Lisboa (Jewish Museum Lisbon); - Ensure that the Tikvá Museu Judaico Lisboa (Jewish Museum Lisbon) fulfils its role as a museum; - Promote, organize and publicise exhibitions, talks, debates and conferences; - Promote the collection and preservation of sources essential to the awareness of Portuguese Jewish history and the Jewish cultural heritage existing in Portugal; - Promote actions intended to encourage citizenship and human rights; - Promote actions intended to combat all forms of discrimination, based in particular on race, ethnicity and religious intolerance and appreciating cultural and religious differences as the heritage of Humanity; - Promote actions intended to preserve the Jewish cultural heritage existing in Portugal; - Perform educational activities; - Support and encourage research and the development of Jewish studies in Portugal and about Portugal; - Promote publications related to Jewish cultural heritage.

Tikvá Museu Judaico Lisboa (Jewish Museum Lisbon) – Associação Hagadá (Hagadá Association)

Supporting collaborative artwork initiated by sculptor Prune Nourry to raise awareness and empower underrepresented communities. 

Catharsis Arts Foundation is a non-profit initiated by the sculptor Prune Nourry that supports collaborative artistic creation and enables art to have a long term, positive impact on the women, artists, artisans, and communities who contribute to and inspire the artwork’s creation.

The Foundation encourages the making of artworks with and by underrepresented communities, enabling them to tell their stories. The collective art installations then tour around the world to raise awareness before returning to their country of origin and funding their preservation, as well as educational and artistic programs for the local communities.

The foundation is inspired by Prune Nourry’s profound belief that art and sculpture can be a tool to recreate balance in a deeply unbalanced world. It will operate globally, with first programs being held in Africa in 2024.

Catharsis Arts Foundation

Memorial, Museum and research centre on Holocaust and Human Rights 


25,490 Jews and 353 Roma were deported from the Dossin barracks on 28 train transports to Auschwitz-Birkenau between 1942 and 1944. Few of them survived the ordeal. Today the old military base is a serene site of reflection and remembrance, a Memorial. In the museum, facing the former barracks, one can immerse oneself in the history of the Holocaust in Belgium. The museum provides testimonies not only of exclusion, discrimination and mass violence, but also of hope and resistance. Reflect on human rights violations, then and now. In the research centre one can find more about the role of the Dossin barracks during the Second World War or about the experiences of a loved one or family member. 

Kazerne Dossin

Dedicated to supporting an open and dynamic Palestinian culture nationally and internationally 
 
 The Palestinian Museum is a S

The Palestinian Museum is a Swiss-registered non-governmental association with a branch in Palestine (currently undergoing official of registration). The Museum's Vision: A vibrant Palestinian culture Mission: The production and dissemination of emancipatory learning experiences about Palestine, its people and history through innovative programmes in Palestine and around the world. Values - Inclusivity: The Palestinian Museum builds partnerships and bolsters Palestinian communities wherever they are - Excellence: The Palestinian Museum produces verifiably accurate content - Creativity and Innovation: The Palestinian Museum presents novel tools and concepts as well as innovative content across all its platforms - Transparency: The Palestinian Museum is accountable to society and strives to maintain its trust - Independence: The Palestinian Museum is an independent institution with no political affiliations - Inspiration: The Palestinian Museum is a source of hope for a free Palestinian future Museum without Borders The Palestinian Museum was designed as a transnational institution, capable of overcoming geographical and political boundaries to reach Palestinians within historic Palestine and beyond. Its digital collections and online platforms, alongside its network of local and international partnerships, will allow for the sharing of skills, resources, programmes and exhibitions with individuals and institutions worldwide. The Palestinian Museum sits on a 40,000 square metre plot of land in Bizeit, 7 kilometres north of Ramallah and 25 kilometres north of Jerusalem. The building's structure merges with the cascading terraces unique to Palestine's hills and is surrounded by gardens that incarnate the agricultural and vegetational history of Palestine. The Museum is Palestine's first green building with a Gold LEED certificate from the U.S. Green Building Council. The building has received the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture. The Palestinian Museum is designed as a transnational institution, overcoming boundaries to reach Palestinians within Palestine and beyond through its digital collections and online platforms, alongside its network of local and international partnerships.  The Museum's organizes annual and seasonal exhibitions, virtual reality exhibitions, permanent collection expansion and conservation, public and education programmes, knowledge-based programmes, digital and archiving projects, and capital and infrastructure projects. 

The Palestinian Museum Association 

ADAA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) supporting visual art and culture through exhibitions, research, sustainability, and relief.

**About**

The ADAA Foundation, established in 1970, is a separate but related entity to the ADAA. Our Foundation has provided grants to museums, archives, and arts organizations nationwide to support art historical research and exhibition development.

The Foundation’s current grant program assists U.S. museums and arts institutions with operating budgets of up to six million dollars. Each year, the Foundation invites randomly selected institutions to submit proposals for funding to support the development of new art exhibitions, educational programs, and community engagement initiatives, including those promoting equity, access, and representation within our field.

*Below is a list of forthcoming projects and exhibitions from ADAA Foundation grant recipients.* 

**2025 Grant Recipients:** 

[**The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, Chicago, IL**](https://dusablemuseum.org/)

*Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance*

November 21, 2025 – Spring 2027

[**Inner-City Arts, Los Angeles, CA**](https://inner-cityarts.org/)

*Work of Art Program: Visual and Media Arts* 

June 2026

[**The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University, Auburn, AL**](https://jcsm.auburn.edu/)

*Sew Their Names: Quilting, Creativity, and Activism in Lowndes County*

January – July 2026

[**Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD), Detroit, MI**](https://mocadetroit.org/)

*Carole Harris: This Side of the River* 

Spring 2026

[**Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase, NY**](https://neuberger.org/)

*Guerrilla Girls: 40 Years Ago* 

Spring 2026

Read more about our 2025 grant recipients [here](https://artdealers.org/sites/default/files/10%202025%20ADAA%20Foundation%20Grants%20Press%20Release.pdf).

**WANT TO SUPPORT THE ADAA FOUNDATION?** When you donate to the ADAA Foundation, you support the development of visual art exhibitions, educational programming, sustainability, relief, and community engagement initiatives nationwide. 

The ADAA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax deductible.

ADAA Foundation Inc

The Owl Club unites enthusiasts to become connoisseurs of pre-modern art while building meaningful relationships in the art world


Join THE OWL CLUB!

Owl Club Member $250 (yearly membership begins when you join)

Owl Club Benefits:

• Monthly invitations to in person events exclusive to Owl Club members
  Our private events include special visits to private collections, exhibition tours with 
  curators, tutorials in galleries, conservation studios and auction houses 
• Private guided tours and special events at art fairs*
• Access to all Athena Art Foundation podcasts and special events


Owl Club Benefactor $350 (yearly membership begins when you join)

Owl Club Benefactor Benefits:
• Invitations to events exclusive to Owl Club members in galleries, artist studios, auction 
 houses, and private collections
• Priority reservation privileges for The Athena Foundation fund-raising benefits and host 
 committees
• Private guided tours to museum exhibitions and art fairs*
• Access to all Athena Art Foundation podcasts and special events
• Invitation to additional special events exclusive to Benefactors

*artfair tickets not included

Athena Art Foundation - The Owl Club

California Indian Museum and Cultural Center - Weaving Native Culture into the Future.
Native governed and operated since 1996

The **California Indian Museum and Cultural Center (CIMCC)** exists to honor and advance the cultural vitality, sovereignty, and resilience of California Indians, recognizing their enduring relationships to land and place. Led by California Indian expertise, we amplify traditional knowledge, lifeways, and voices. Through education and advocacy, we deepen public understanding of California Indian histories, cultures, and contemporary leadership.

We achieve our purpose by being a dynamic and innovative museum and cultural center, providing exhibits and educational programs for diverse audiences, and a resilience hub for Native communities. We represent and champion California Indian knowledge, perspectives, and voices, and work to change systems by increasing California Indian visibility and authority within them.

**Your Generosity: Powering Action and Transformation -** [2024 Annual Report](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGbopCZ3KU/OjAGR7tfmwXn7OAYTQ5TLw/view?utm_content=DAGbopCZ3KU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h5a314376ea)

Your heartfelt donations touch the lives of thousands of Native youth and families, K-12 students and teachers, and the general public throughout the Greater Bay Area of California and beyond. Please review our annual report to see our current programs and initiatives and their impacts. 

2025 CIMCC Programs and Services

- **Tribal Youth Ambassadors** - Being with Bears; Screen-Printing and Digital Media Arts Entrepreneurship Training; Advancing Cultural Opportunities to Reclaim Nutrition; Traditional Gathering Policy Advocacy Development and Training; Cultural Pathways 
- **California Indian Traditional Food Incubator** - supporting the emergence and success of Traditional Food Producers through business assistance and shared production facilities. Providing traditional food ways education to Native people.
- **Native Arts** - Artist showcases, gift shop, and business support.
- **Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions:** Ishi Theater and Exhibit; Contemporary Photography and Fashion; Precious Cargo
- Online Exhibits and Educational Websites: Virtual Tours and Programming; California Missions Native History; Pomo Language Learning and Resources; 
- **K-12 Curricula and Programs:** Math Interwoven; Native American Studies Model Curriculum for California; Healthy Ecosystems Curriculum; Representation Matters Curriculum; Native STEM Maker Program; Cultural and Historical Intelligence Training; School Group Tours; California Indian Education for All
- **Center for Resilient Native Generations** - our Resilience Hub is designed to support the emergency to long-term recovery needs of Native people and communities faced with climate change related disasters and risks, and coordinate with community-wide efforts. Providing education, training, and wellness supports through the following programs: Healing through Cultural Arts Wellness Workshops; Wildfire Smoke Preparedness Workshops, Emergency Food Planning; Traditional Food Sovereignty Planning and Programs; Cleaner Air, Cooling, and Resilient Power Center; Food Assistance; Climate Ready Tribal Community Health Representatives Career Pipeline Program.

California Indian Museum and Cultural Center

Support the preservation of the world’s most endangered modern houses of unique architectural importance.

Iconic Houses provides a worldwide platform for architecturally significant modern houses and artists' homes and studios from the 20th century that are open to the public, by sharing best practices about the conservation, policy, programming and management of house museums and significant private houses. Member sites include Antoni Gaudí's La Pedrera (Spain), Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye (France), and Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater (USA), among almost 200 other masterpieces and hidden gems around the world. At this time over 50 of the world's most iconic modern houses, especially those from the second half of 20th century, are threatened due a lack of legal protection, deferred maintenance or other issues associated with development pressures. We need to act now, or risk losing them forever. What can be done to save them? Icons at Risk sets out to answer that question.  "Icons at Risk" is an international initiative by the Iconic Houses network to preserve the world's most endangered modern houses of unique architectural importance. We will achieve this by raising public awareness, advocacy, and supporting homeowners to take action themselves through a "Toolkit for Owners of Modern Homes".  We thank you in advance for your support! 

Iconic Houses Network

The AFME builds awareness and community support for the world’s oldest museum dedicated to ancient Egyptian culture.

Unearth Ancient Egypt, in Italy

Founded in 1824 by King Carlo Felice di Savoia, it's the oldest museum in the world entirely devoted to Egyptian antiquities and it preserves more than 40.000 artifacts, 3.000 of these are exhibited chronologically in the 15 rooms arranged on 4 floors. The Museo Egizio of Turin as we know it today is the result of a four-hundred-year-long process, which starts with the first Egyptian antiquities acquired by the House of Savoy in the 17th century. Museo Egizio is a high-level research institution as well as a museum that applies advanced scientific techniques while conducting  archeological research  through excavations projects; while  researching into the collection  through studying the artifacts, conducting archaeometric investigations and restoration and conservative practices; keeping always in mind the audience and the dissemination of knowledge by  rethinking the Museum spaces and activities. AFME  supports  Museo Egizio  in its important research and conservation work, sharing new discoveries about ancient Egypt with the world. With your gift to Museo Egizio, you support  first-class research   excavations   exhibitions   educational program   the evolution of our museum building to Museo Egizio's bicentennial in 2024 — an exciting phase of transformation, expansion, and restoration that will bring new, innovative experiences to our audiences around the world.     Please join us — history is waiting. Write to  info@af-me.org  to know all the details about the projects.

Museo Egizio

The Museum Ludwig in Cologne, Germany is a public museum created to foster civic engagement for modern and contemporary art. 

The Museum Ludwig in Cologne, Germany is a public museum created to foster civic engagement for modern and contemporary art. Thanks to its unique collection and exhibition program, the Museum Ludwig has enjoyed long-standing ties with the USA. With the largest Pop Art collection outside of the United States, as well as a very large collection of contemporary US American artists, the museum has always had a special relationship with the USA.  

The International Society Museum Ludwig, which launched in 2018 as an affiliation of the Gesellschaft für Moderne Kunst am Museum Ludwig e.V., honors and furthers a tradition of exchange by helping the museum to expand its collection, supporting conservation projects and special exhibitions. Since its inception, the International Society has supported many important projects and hosted multiple events in New York. 

http://www.international-society-museum-ludwig.com

To date projects include:

- a dance and performance component for the exhibition "Five Friends" with Robert Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly, Jasper Johns, John Cage, and Merce Cunningham in 2025
- a new educational program targeting under-served youth as part of the Roni Horn exhibition in 2024
- ongoing support for the maintenance of the Permanent Collection
- Support for the Isamu Noguchi exhibition in 2022
- the restoration of Brice Marden's seminal painting "Humiliatio" 
- the ground-breaking Wade Guyton retrospective in 2019
- the rental of Cameron Rowland's important work "Out of Sight" from 2020
- support for the exhibition "On the Value of Time" on view until 2025

The Museum Ludwig is an actively collecting institution as well as a generator of new art. It maintains close ties to private collectors and foundations and also works closely with artists from around the world to forge new developments in contemporary culture. Generating new scholarly insights when organizing exhibitions of well-established artists or publishing catalogues raisonnés in connection with mid-career surveys of contemporary artists are among its priorities. 

All donations are greatly appreciated. Full Single Membership is $5,000 and Full Family Membership is $7,500.  Full membership benefits include:

- Invitations to at least two exclusive events in New York per year
- Invitations to private events at the Museum Ludwig
- Unlimited free admission for you and your guests to the museum
- Invitations to the annual ceremony of the Wolfgang Hahn Prize, followed by a gala dinner
- Eligible to submit nominations for the Wolfgang Hahn Prize
- Access to exclusive artist editions
- Catalogues for special exhibitions at the Museum Ludwig
- Free admission to 12 partner museums in Germany, Italy, and Switzerland
- Tips and recommendations for individual trips to Europe and Germany

Museum Ludwig

Promotes collaboration between French and American researchers to preserve and study Rosa Bonheur’s works.

Historical Background of the Organization

Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur, was founded following the purchase of the Château de Rosa Bonheur, also known as the Château de By, by the Brault family in 2017. The château, located in Thomery, France, served as Bonheur’s residence for the last 40 years of her life, and its acquisition marked the beginning of a new era in the preservation of the artist’s heritage. Upon acquiring the property, the Brault family discovered thousands of archival documents in the château’s attic, many of which had been untouched for over a century. These documents included personal letters, sketches, financial records, and other invaluable materials that shed light on Bonheur’s life, work, and influence.

Recognizing the importance of these discoveries, the Brault family and the organization sought to create an environment where scholars, particularly from the United States, could engage in rigorous research on these newly unearthed documents. The historical link between Rosa Bonheur and the United States, where many of her works are held in private collections or sold through auction houses, further motivated the establishment of the AFCRB. The organization’s founders recognized the need to bridge the gap between French and American art scholarship, encouraging transatlantic collaboration to ensure a comprehensive understanding of Bonheur’s artistic contributions.

Mission and Objectives

The core mission of the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur is to preserve and promote the artistic legacy of Rosa Bonheur. As an organization, it seeks to raise awareness of Bonheur’s work, ensure her rightful place in art history, and foster greater public understanding of her contributions to the development of animal painting, realism, and the broader art community.

To achieve these goals, the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur focuses on four key objectives:

1. Restoration: The organization is committed to restoring both Rosa Bonheur’s works and her former home, the Château de Rosa Bonheur, as her workshop, her study room and what makes up its museum. This involves the meticulous conservation of her paintings, drawings, and sculptures, as well as the preservation of the château itself, which stands as a testament to her life and creative process. Restoration efforts ensure that future generations can experience Bonheur’s work in its original context and condition.

2. Acquisition: One of the central aims of the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur is to acquire as many of Bonheur’s works as possible, particularly those that have been sold by private collectors. Many of her pieces, including lesser-known works and studies, have appeared on the American art market in recent years. By acquiring these works, the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur ensures they are properly authenticated, studied, and ultimately made available to the public. This also helps enrich the archives at the Château de Rosa Bonheur, creating a comprehensive collection that can support future exhibitions and research.

3. Research: Research is a fundamental aspect of the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur’s mission. By hosting American research students and scholars at the château, the organization creates an environment conducive to academic exchange and the development of new perspectives on Bonheur’s work. The archival documents discovered in the château’s attic provide a wealth of material for scholars to explore, and the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur aims to facilitate and support this research by offering access to the château’s collections and resources. Additionally, the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur supports efforts to compile a complete catalogue raisonné of Bonheur’s works, a critical tool for scholars, curators, and collectors from all over the world. 

4. Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation, in the context of the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur’s mission, refers to the broader restoration and revitalization of Bonheur’s legacy. This involves not only physical restoration but also the intellectual and cultural rehabilitation of her place in art history. By promoting Bonheur’s work through conferences, exhibitions, scientific publications and public programs, the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur seeks to ensure that her contributions are fully recognized and appreciated by contemporary audiences.

Past and Present Activities

Since its establishment, Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur, has been actively involved in a variety of projects aimed at fulfilling its mission. The organization has supported numerous research initiatives, allowing scholars to delve into the newly discovered archival materials at the château with the help of the French Heritage society. These documents have provided fresh insights into Bonheur’s life, including her relationships with contemporaries, her financial dealings, and her artistic process. This research has been instrumental in shaping the current understanding of Bonheur’s work and influence.

In addition to research, Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur has organized several exhibitions showcasing Bonheur’s work. These exhibitions have traveled between France and the United States, further strengthening the cultural ties between the two countries and introducing new audiences to Bonheur’s art. The organization has also been involved in organizing conferences and masterclasses, bringing together art historians, curators, and students to discuss Bonheur’s legacy and explore new avenues of research.

Restoration efforts have been another key focus of the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur’s activities. The organization has overseen the restoration of several of Bonheur’s paintings, as well as the ongoing preservation of the Château de Rosa Bonheur. These efforts ensure that both the artist’s works and her living environment are preserved for future generations to study and appreciate.

Future Activities and Vision

Looking ahead, the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur has ambitious plans to continue expanding its activities and reach. One of the organization’s primary goals is to complete the catalogue raisonné of Rosa Bonheur’s works, which will serve as a definitive reference for scholars and collectors alike. This project will require extensive research, as well as the acquisition and authentication of additional works by Bonheur.

The Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur also plans to expand its educational programming, with a particular focus on engaging younger audiences. This includes developing workshops and masterclasses for art students, as well as creating digital resources that make Bonheur’s work and legacy accessible to a global audience. The organization aims to leverage technology to create virtual exhibitions and online archives, allowing people from around the world to explore Bonheur’s art and the château’s collections.

Another important aspect of the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur’s future activities is the continued restoration of the Château de Rosa Bonheur. The organization is committed to preserving this historic site as a living museum, where visitors can experience the environment in which Bonheur lived and worked. In addition to physical restoration, the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur plans to expand the château’s public programming, offering educational workshops, and artist residencies.

Finally, the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur will continue to promote transatlantic collaboration by hosting American scholars and artists at the château. This exchange of ideas will help foster a deeper understanding of Bonheur’s work and contribute to the ongoing study of her artistic legacy. The organization also plans to strengthen its partnerships with museums, universities, and cultural institutions in both France and the United States, creating new opportunities for collaboration and engagement.

Establishment of “American Friends of the Château de Rosa Bonheur (AFCRB)”

The American Friends of the Château de Rosa Bonheur (AFCRB) is a vital organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and expanding the legacy of the 19th-century artist Rosa Bonheur. Since its inception, the AFCRB has focused on fostering collaboration between American and French researchers to deepen the understanding of Bonheur’s work and ensure its continued appreciation on both sides of the Atlantic. The organization’s mission centers around four primary pillars: restoration, acquisition, research, and rehabilitation, all of which contribute to the broader goal of safeguarding the legacy of one of the most influential female artists of her time.

Conclusion

The American Friends of the Château de Rosa Bonheur plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting the legacy of Rosa Bonheur. Through its focus on restoration, acquisition, research, and rehabilitation, the organization is ensuring that Bonheur’s contributions to the art world are recognized and appreciated by future generations. As the AFCRB continues to expand its activities, it remains committed to fostering transatlantic collaboration and ensuring that Bonheur’s work is accessible to a global audience. By supporting research, exhibitions, and educational programs, the AFCRB is helping to secure Rosa Bonheur’s place in art history and ensure that her legacy endures for centuries to come.

The American Friends of the Château de Rosa Bonheur

The LRE Foundation is an international network dedicated to the cultural heritage related to World War II, its memory and meaning.

The LRE Foundation is a growing international, inclusive network that connects people and organisations dedicated to preserving and valorising the tangible and intangible cultural heritage related to World War II, its memory and meaning. The organisation’s main objective is to make this history relevant and accessible, especially for the younger generations. 

The LRE Foundation promotes diversity by developing a multi-perspective understanding of the history of World War II. As each country had a different wartime experience, it is our goal to present each perspective in relation to each other.

Its main projects are :

- Liberation Route Europe 

A certified Cultural Route of the Council of Europe that connects people, places, and events to mark Europe’s liberation from occupation during World War II. 

In order to make the route a physical part of the European landscape, LREF is developing a network of Liberation Route Europe trails that allows new ways of experience the route by hiking, walking, and cycling.

Renowned architect Daniel Libeskind has designed a symbolic family of trail markers called the ‘Vectors of Memory’ that will honour people, places, and stories found throughout the European landscape. 

www.liberationroute.com

- Europe Remembers

Europe Remembers is an awareness and information platform that brings together commemorative sites and events in a collaborative, inspirational remembrance portal. Europe Remembers seeks to create a global commitment to preserve history and eyewitness memories for future generations, and call for an active participation.

It enables diverse communities to reflect on the complex heritage of World War II from multiple historical perspectives. The aim is to teach, to share experiences, and to encourage mutual understanding of our shared past. With fewer eyewitnesses each passing year, Europe Remembers seeks actively to promote new ways of commemorating and remembering World War II for the future.

- Youth Programme

The LRE Foundation is committed to promoting innovative active remembrance and memory transmission projects targeting the younger generations through the LRE Youth Programme. An essential feature of these initiatives is the inclusion and sharing of diverse experiences, applying a multi-perspective approach to WWII history and remembrance.

With HistoryTreks, funded by the Erasmus+ programme, students of different countries get together to reflect on the history and impact of WWII on their regions with formal and non-formal learning methods, including hiking the Liberation Route Europe and visiting remembrance sites along the way.

In turn, with EASTory through their Eyes and Persecution through their Eyes, young Europeans are invited to learn about personal stories of people who experienced WWII and its consequences across Europe, reflecting on the complexity of such shared history. The ‘through their Eyes’ series combines an online and travelling exhibition with youth events in partner locations and is funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme of the EU.



LRE Foundation

Ventfort Hall Association is a nonprofit organization focused on arts, culture, or humanities. It is based in Lenox, MA. It received its nonprofit status in 1997.

Ventfort Hall is an elegant Jacobean Revival mansion built in 1893 for George and Sarah Morgan in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. The estate, located in the heart of Lenox Village, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ventfort Hall is now a museum dedicated to the history of the period between the Civil War and World War I, known as the Gilded Age, that was a time of transformational change in American social and economic life driven by industrialization, technological innovation, urbanization, the women’s and labor movements, and immigration.

THE GILDED AGE IN LENOX
Ventfort Hall was one of the many grand estates (called “Cottages”) built in Lenox in the late 19th century when the village was a popular resort for affluent urban families. Drawn by the region’s scenic beauty and its legacy as a home to artists and intellectuals, wealthy entrepreneurs and financiers built opulent summer homes in the Berkshires. 

“ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN LENOX” 
Ventfort Hall was designed by the prominent Boston architects Rotch & Tilden for Sarah, the sister of J. Pierpont Morgan, and her husband (and distant cousin) George Morgan. It was one of the most distinctive homes built in Lenox, the embodiment of Gilded Age prosperity and taste, characterized by innovative building technology and inspired by European art and craftmanship. The mansion has a red brick and brownstone exterior with slate roof, an elegant porte cochere entrance and a long wooden veranda across the back of the house. Inside, there are 28 rooms, a 3-story great hall and staircase with intricately carved woodwork, a billiard room, and bowling alley. The house was set on 26 acres (the museum now owns 11 acres) with landscaped gardens, arboretum, two gatehouses, a carriage house and stable, and six greenhouses. Ventfort Hall boasted the most modern amenities of its time with central heating (coal-fired boiler and hot air system), plumbing, electric and gas lighting, elevator, burglar alarm, and ventilated bathrooms.

Sarah Morgan died in 1896, only three years after building her beloved home. Following George’s death in 1911, the estate was used as a private home, hotel, and housing for a number of groups.

FESTIVAL HOUSE & THE ARTS
Beginning in the 1950s, Ventfort Hall became Festival House, an affordable hotel and art center that was the first in the region to welcome members of racial and religious minorities. Musicians, artists, dancers, and actors stayed and performed there including folk musician Pete Seeger, playwright Lorraine Hansberry, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, and singer Odetta. When the hotel closed in the early 1960s, the property became the summer ballet camp of the Fokine Ballet where a generation of young people studied dance, music and drama in an idyllic Berkshire setting.

MUSEUM OF THE GILDED AGE
By 1991, Ventfort Hall had fallen into serious disrepair and was slated for demolition. A group of community members formed the Ventfort Hall Association in 1997, and raised funds to purchase and renovate the property which opened as a public museum in 2001. 

Open year-round for tours, as well as lectures, theatrical and musical events, special exhibits, and educational programs, Ventfort Hall brings nearly 11,000 visitors each year to downtown Lenox. 

The popular Tea & Talks lecture series features historians, journalists, and other experts on the multi-faceted history of Gilded Age. Topics have included  women’s suffrage, the growth of the labor movement, the advance of American architecture and landscape design, the rise of the railroads, the Gilded Age in literature and film, and notable women artists and entrepreneurs.

The beautiful six-foot rosewood Steinway piano purchased for by the Morgans in 1895 was returned to Ventfort Hall in 2022 and is now used for concerts and special events. 

HERITAGE TOURISM
Located in the downtown Lenox Historic District close to local inns, restaurants, stores, and theater, Ventfort Hall brings significant tourism business to the town. The property is also a desirable rental site for events and destination weddings, and has hosted major film shoots.

As a heritage tourism site, Ventfort Hall plays a key role in realizing the Town of Lenox’s 2021 Master Plan for economic and community development which cites tourism as its number one engine for growth:

The unique combination of Great Estates, cultural amenities, and the historical New England character of its villages distinguishes Lenox from other popular destination towns…Heritage tourism has helped distinguish Lenox as a destination and, in turn, serves to buoy the Town’s economy. 

The top goals of the Town’s Historic Preservation Plan are: 1) Make historic preservation and community character central to Lenox's quality of life; and 2) Use Lenox's historical identity as a core element of the Town's economic development strategy.

VENTFORT HALL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT
Ventfort Hall is a significant cultural site that has welcomed thousands of visitors over more than 20 years. We need your help now to continue our restoration and educational mission:

Support our programs and tours so that we can bring the rich and complex history, arts, and culture of the Berkshires to a wide audience. We keep our admission fees reasonable, but they cover only part of the cost of maintaining the property and presenting programs.

Preservation is an ongoing process. A Master Plan, created by Spencer & Vogt Group in 2016, outlines a phased approach to the restoration of Ventfort Hall. Phase Two is currently underway, consisting of major repairs to the chimneys, roof, and tower. Future phases will address further interior restoration, building envelope, and site work.



To learn more about Ventfort Hall and our efforts to preserve and share this historic estate, please visit GildedAge.org or contact us:

Ventfort Hall
Mansion and Gilded Age Museum
104 Walker St
Lenox, MA 01240
413-637-3206
info@gildedage.org




Ventfort Hall Association

MOWAA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, expansion, and celebration of West African arts and culture.

At the core of MOWAA’s vision is a commitment to inspiring the next generation of creatives in West Africa. By re-evaluating the concept of the museum in a 21st century African context, MOWAA seeks to ensure relevancy to contemporary artists, artisans and cultural professionals.

To do this, we provide exceptional infrastructureand programmes for the preservation, display, research, learning and exchange in arts and culture in a range of locations from our world-class facilities and campus in the heart of the historic district of Benin City, Nigeria.

MOWAA

Dhody Research Institute examines medical history to address health challenges and fosters curiosity through education.

The Dhody Research Institute (DRI) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit dedicated to scientific and museological research,  consultation, and education. Through partnerships with historic, scientific or medical institutions, DRI conducts  research with historical medical collections to improve  21st –century human health. The Institute also provides consultation to institutions and researchers who seek to create museums or exhibitions with a medical historical dimension or maintain their collections of anatomical/pathological anatomy. The DRI also engages in accessible science communication through various social media channels to promote STEM engagement, encourage careers in STEM fields, and engage in science dialog with our wide audience.

Dhody Research Institute

To serve as the testimony of our gratefulness towards all the G.I.s who, at the risk of their lives, gave us our freedom back.

To create a truly unique space and experience. 
 
 Founded in 1994, the Remember Museum is one of the most interesting of its kind. It is housed in an old renovated barn and is comprised mainly of items abandoned by the American First Infantry Division soldiers who once enjoyed "R & R" at the Schmetz' s farm when Marcel was a young boy. The artifacts include personal items given by numerous WWII Veterans from various units. It is a museum with a human dimension, made great by its welcoming environment, its originality, its simplicity. The museum strives to serve as the testimony of our gratefulness towards all the G.I.s who, at the risk of their lives, gave us our freedom back. Because curators Marcel & Mathilde (M&M) are nearing retirement, the museum and its contents will be transferred to the King Baudouin Foundation and a board of directors will manage the future of this great endeavor, while keeping it warm and personal much like M&M themselves. Thank you for your donation!

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The Fondation Pro-mahJ contributes to the development of the collections of the Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaisme in Paris.

The Fondation pour le musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme (Pro mahJ), in Paris, was created in 2003 on the initiative of Claire Maratier, daughter of painter Michel Kikoïne (1892-1968), to promote the work of artists from the École de Paris and mobilize its resources in support of the mahJ. As an essential supporter of the enrichment of the mahJ's collections and the promotion of its heritage and activities, the foundation is committed to supporting contemporary artists whose work is rooted in the École de Paris and resonates with the mahJ's collections.
Your support will help preserve one of the finest collections of works of art and objects illustrating the heritage of Jewish culture in Europe and around the Mediterranean, from Antiquity to the present day, preserved and hosted by the musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme (mahJ), as well as strengthening the museum's activities, particularly its educational initiatives. The mahJ is France's largest museum devoted to Jewish art and culture, and a place of reference for education, promoting cultural diversity and combating prejudice and discrimination, for people from all walks of life. 
The mahJ is also developing an active policy of research into Jewish history and archeologia, through conferences, symposia and meetings. It actively campaigns for better dissemination of Jewish history and heritage and for it to be taken into account in public policy.


Fondation Pro mahJ 

Make a gift and help sustain the Science Center as a place of science learning and family fun for generations to come. 

We value science as an indispensable tool for understanding our world, accessibility and inclusiveness, and enriching people's lives. FREE admission to permanent galleries for the public (excludes IMAX and special paid exhibits).

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Creative Commons is the global nonprofit organization behind the CC licenses and public domain tools, enabling the free and open distribution of otherwise copyrighted work. We give every person and organization in the world a simple and standardized way to grant copyright permissions for images, music, research, journal articles, educational resources, and cultural artifacts; ensure proper attribution; and allow others to copy, distribute, and make use of those works.

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