Terra Foundation for American Art



Established in 1978, the Terra Foundation for American Art is dedicated to fostering the exploration, understanding, and enjoyment of the visual arts of the United States.

With financial resources of more than $350 million and an exceptional collection of American art from the colonial era to 1945, it is one of the leading foundations focused on American art, and devotes approximately $12 million annually in support of American art exhibitions, projects, and research worldwide.

Web Address

www.terraamericanart.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @TerraAmArt

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Recent News from Terra Foundation for American Art


Hellenic American University in Athens Receives $25000 From US-Based Terra Foundation
Foundation: Terra Foundation for American Art

The Hellenic American University has received a $25000 grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art to organize a conference in...more

Convening Grants | Terra Foundation for American Art
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The foundation funds museum-organized educational programs related to exhibitions through its Exhibition Grants; therefore, proposals...more

Ogden Museum of Southern Art Awarded $75000 by The Terra Foundation for The New Story of ...
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NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Terra Foundation for American Art has announced the awarding of nearly $2.5 million in grants to 35 arts...more

New Study Examines Creative Placemaking in a Changing Community
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Terra Foundation for American Art

The new report is a case study of how a creative placemaking project can be ... The Levitt Foundation focuses its funding and research on creative ... how Levitt Denver has created a nurturing...more

2021 Terra Foundation for American Art Academic Grants
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A wide range of Terra Foundation academic awards, fellowships, and grants help scholars in the field of American art realize their academic...more

School of Art Welcomes Art History Endowed Professors
Foundation: Terra Foundation for American Art

Greenhill will steer and craft the Master of Arts program focused on Arts of the Americas that is planned to open for enrollment in fall 2023. “The region...more

Ford Foundation Awards $156 Million to BIPOC Arts Orgs Through 'America's Cultural Treasures ...
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Ford Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Terra Foundation for American Art

Foundation partners will provide matching funds for multi-year grants and other supports. Those foundations include the Barr Foundation...more

Meet the 2020 Recipients of Terra Foundation for American Art Research Travel Grants
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We're delighted to announce twenty-four scholars have been awarded Terra Foundation for American Art Research Travel Grants in...more

Transformative director of Colby Museum takes job in Chicago
Foundation: Terra Foundation for American Art

Much of that money goes to grants to promote American art through ... The Terra Foundation has offices in Chicago and Paris, and operates...more



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