The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. has launched a historic loan program called “Across the Nation” to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. As part of the initiative, major works from the museum’s collection will be lent to 10 regional museums across the country in 2025 and 2026. The partner institutions are located in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Utah, and Washington.
“This initiative is the manifestation of the National Gallery’s vision as the nation’s art museum,” said Kaywin Feldman, director of the National Gallery of Art. “We are thrilled to bring some of the most beloved works from the nation’s collection of art directly into communities across the country.”
The National Gallery of Art will cover the full cost of transporting and installing the works. The museum will also support marketing campaigns to raise local awareness and offer conservation assistance.
Some of the installations are already on public view, while others will be displayed by May 2025.
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The Anchorage Museum in Alaska will showcase works by Georgia O’Keeffe, Mark Rothko, and Nancy Graves.
The Whatcom Museum in Bellingham, Washington, has selected French pieces by Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse. The Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa, will feature 10 historical pieces from Northern Europe, including works by Lucas Cranach the Elder, Frans Hals, and Anthony van Dyck. A wall drawing by Sol LeWitt will be on display at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art in Salt Lake City.
Other partner museums include the Boise Art Museum in Idaho, Denver Art Museum in Colorado, Flint Institute of Arts in Michigan, Mint Museum in North Carolina, and New Britain Museum of Art in Connecticut. The initiative provides an extraordinary opportunity for art lovers across the nation to experience world-class art in their local museums. It brings the rich offerings of the National Gallery’s collection to a broader audience.
