National Gallery of Art Receives $116 Million Gift from Mitchell P. Rales Family Foundation
Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 1 min read
The National Gallery of Art has received a $116 million endowment from the Mitchell P. Rales Family Foundation to support its "Across the Nation" lending program. The gift, announced on April 21, 2026, commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States and will fund the long-term loan initiative in perpetuity. The program, which launched in 2025, facilitates the placement of artworks from the museum's collection at regional institutions across the country.
- People: Mitchell P. Rales
- Museums: National Gallery of Art, Glenstone, Figge Art Museum
- Locations: Washington, DC, Montgomery County
- Prices: $116 million
Originally via National Gallery of Art · Curated by The Cultural Signal
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