The Art Gallery Program Fund

Your gift to The Art Gallery Program Fund underwrites The Art Gallery’s engaging arts and art educational programming. This fund helps support the gallery’s continued success in our compelling exhibition programming, innovative educational outreach, and the continued growth and preservation of the Permanent Collection. This fund is managed by the University of Maryland College Park Foundation, Inc. If you would like information on how to donate to The Art Gallery Program Fund, please contact gallery Director John Shipman at (301) 405-1472 or jshipman@umd.edu.

Exhibition Underwriting

The Art Gallery is celebrated for its innovative exhibitions that explore contemporary art and its relation to our daily lives. We are looking for intellectually curious underwriters for our exhibitions and would enjoy the opportunity to talk with you about the gallery’s upcoming exhibition schedule to see how your interests dovetail with our engaging exhibitions. If you are interested in supporting The Art Gallery by helping to underwrite an exhibition, please contact gallery Director John Shipman at (301) 405-1472 or jshipman@umd.edu.

Employee Matching Gifts

Many employers match donations to charitable organizations for their employees, retirees and family members. Employer matching gifts can double your donation to The Art Gallery. To initiate a matching gift, check with the personnel or human resources department at your employer. If the employer uses a Matching Gift form, please complete and send it to:

Gifts of Stock

The Art Gallery accepts gifts of publicly-traded stocks and bonds at fair market values as determined under Internal Revenue Service rules. Gifts of publicly-traded securities will generally be sold as soon as possible with the proceeds supporting the gallery’s arts and educational programs. We will be happy to provide directions to you or your stock broker to facilitate stock transfers. Contact gallery Director John Shipman at (301) 405-1472 or jshipman@umd.edu.

Planned Giving

You may choose to make The Art Gallery part of your trust, bequest, or endowment. Planned gifts ensure the continuation of our arts and educational programs and create your own legacy of support. If you are interested in making The Art gallery part of your planned giving, please contact gallery Director John Shipman at (301) 405-1472 or jshipman@umd.edu.

The Art Gallery is part of the University of Maryland system and is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization. Gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.