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Legacy Donations of Works of Art ....

... A venerable tradition

We are seeking to engage with collectors of works of art who can envisage what it will mean to have a fine art museum in eastern Maine, a globally favored travel destination.

In doing so, we are following the model of the National Gallery of Art which built its starting collection by reaching out to the major collectors at the time to ask them if they might consider making legacy donations of works of art on behalf of the nation. The US Government provided the building, but did not purchase works of art to populate its spaces. Major collectors rose to the occasion.

Imagine ... Imagine how you feel about the works of art you have collected and how you will feel knowing that you can share them with future generations by way of a legacy donation. This is especially meaningful to collectors who have a love of the eastern coast of Maine and who have deep ties with family members and friends. It is good to be remembered and to have a lasting imprint on one's community in this way.

Resources for Collectors

Painting conservation studio ... As a first effort to assure that works of art in the collection will be well cared for, the institute is working on plans for phasing in a painting conservation studio. ... Link.

The Library ... Also of interest to collectors is the fine art library, which consists of over 1,000 books on art history, plus encyclopedias, thanks largely to a legacy donation by Donelson Farquhar Hoopes, former Director of the Portland Museum of Art. ... Link.

The Eagle Hill Charitable Giving Guide ... Link