Getty Foundation Grants

Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, Inc.
$68,000
For a conservation survey
The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum houses over 250 pieces of fine art pottery created by American ceramicist George E. Ohr, as well as related collections of Chinese and Japanese Sumida ceramics, and contemporary works in clay. The collection also includes African artifacts and African-American folk art, as well as extensive archival materials. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, a new Frank Gehry campus was being constructed, most of which was devastated by the storm. The Museum will work with a team of conservators to evaluate long-term conservation and storage needs for the collections.
Contact: Marjorie Gowdy (228) 374-5547

Administrators of the Tulane Education Fund
$15,000
For a conservation survey at the Newcomb Art Gallery

Louisiana Landmarks Society, Inc.
$75,000
For preparation of a conservation plan for the Pitot House

Contemporary Arts Center
$150,000
For transition planning

Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Inc.
$180,000
For transition planning

Longue Vue House and Gardens Corporation
$200,000
For transition planning and the development of a conservation plan

Louisiana Museum Foundation
$220,000
For transition planning for the Louisiana State Museum

Contemporary Arts Center
$250,000
For a collaborative transition planning project for the Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans Museum of Art, Longue Vue House and Gardens, Ashé Cultural Center, Louisiana State Museum, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Foundation

The Getty Foundation will accept another round of grant applications later this year.

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