Carnegie Museum of Art creates experiences that connect people to art, ideas, and one another. Guided by a belief that creativity is a defining human characteristic to which everyone should have access, the museum brings artists and audiences together through exhibitions, collection-based work, and dynamic learning opportunities that inspire, sustain, and provoke discussion. Endowment giving provides a renewable, sustained source of supportāensuring that Carnegie Museum of Art can continue to serve its audiences, steward its resources, and adapt to the evolving needs of our time.
An endowment is a permanent, invested source of support. Gifts to an endowment are not spent all at onceāinstead, the principal is invested, and a portion of the earnings is used each year to support the museumās mission. Carnegie Museum of Artās artistic program brings together exhibitions, collection work, and education and public programming to create space for inquiry, exchange, and shared experience. Endowment support sustains the people and ideas that make this work possible.
Build the Future of Arts Careers
Strengthen pathways into the arts by supporting
- Fellowships, internships, and teen programs
- Professional learning and leadership development
- A diverse and dynamic museum workforce
Endowments for workforce development and staff positions help place the museum as a leader in arts careersāwhile providing critical operating support.
Expand Access Through Programs
Make art accessible to all by supporting programmatic endowments that
- Sustain Kā12 learning and community partnerships
- Endow all programs to make them free and accessible
- Activate the museum as a space for lifelong learning
Support Exhibitions and Collection Innovation
Endowment contributions to the museumās Exhibition Fund support the research, collaboration, and production behind ambitious projectsāfrom collection reinstallations to the Carnegie Internationalāensuring that the museum remains a site of inquiry, experimentation, and exchange.
Endow Leadership and Expertise
Ensure long-term stewardship through named endowments for key roles, including
- Curators across disciplines
- Chief Conservator
- Director of Education and Public Programs
Create a Lasting Legacy
Endowment gifts may also be commemorated through physical naming opportunities, including galleries, program spaces, and other prominent areas within the museumācreating a visible and enduring connection between your generosity and the museumās mission.