EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – The University of Evansville’s Department of Art has received $36,000 in grants to expand current programming and enhance the university’s permanent art collections.
That grant is from the Efroymson Family Fund, according to officials.
The Efroymson Family Fund is dedicated to improving the quality of life in communities through support for cultural, educational, and community development initiatives.
“The funding for the permanent collections has been a long time coming, so this is a blessing and a wonderful start to making it better,” said Todd A. Matteson, Chair and Associate Professor of Art. “We are deeply grateful to the Efroymson Family Fund for their ongoing support. These grants will greatly impact our ability to nurture and showcase visual arts at UE for generations to come.”
University officials say 100% of the contributions are allocated to specific initiatives.
A bulk of the funding will enhance the permanent art collections housed in Krannert Hall of Art and Music since 1962. These funds will be used to upgrade storage facilities with new shelving and cabinets, establish a repair station for maintaining artwork, and install secure display cases and frame locks.
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