The Wichita Art Museum has been awarded $68,000 to help preserve some of the works in its collection.
The museum will be working with Museums for America identify what works needs preserved and the best way to accomplish that goal. Of more than 400 applications to the grant program, only 112 were chosen. That puts Wichita in the company of larger museums such as the Denver Museum of Art and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
“The award from our nation’s capital conveys a wonderful vote of confidence for the hard work we do at the Wichita Art Museum,” said WAM Director Dr. Patricia McDonnell. “The project to study and prioritize which artworks in our collection merit special attention, to conserve for present and future generations of Wichitans and other visitors, is very significant.”
“As centers of learning and catalysts of community change, libraries and museums connect people with programs, services, collections, information, and new ideas in the arts, sciences, and humanities. They serve as vital spaces where people can connect with each other,” said Institute of Museum and Library Science Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew. “IMLS is proud to support their work through our grant making as they inform and inspire all in their communities.”
The Wichita Art Museum has been open since 1935. It is home to the Roland P. Murdock Collection, which is one of the premier collections of American art.
