Sixteen cultural institutions worldwide have been awarded grants from the 2025 Bank of America Art Conservation Project. This initiative, active since 2010, focuses on preserving artworks for future generations. It has distributed over 275 grants across 40 countries, supporting the conservation of diverse artworks, including paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and archaeological pieces.
The projects chosen this year highlight a variety of artistic styles, media, and cultural traditions from different parts of the world. Notable works include "Possum Dreaming" by Michael Nelson Jagamara and "Salute to Slessor's 5 Bells" by John Olsen at the Sydney Opera House, "The Blinding of Samson" by Rembrandt at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt, and "A Rake's Progress" by William Hogarth at Sir John Soane's Museum in London. Other significant pieces include "La Debutante" by Roberto Matta at the Museo de Artes Visuales in Chile, the "Triptych on the East Wall" of the Rothko Chapel in Houston, and "The Henriot Family" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir at The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia.
Brian Siegel, Global Arts, Culture & Heritage Executive at Bank of America, emphasized the importance of art preservation, stating, “Art reflects the creativity, ingenuity and history of the people who created these works – and like everything, art is vulnerable to the passage of time. Together with some of the world’s finest cultural institutions, we can help preserve these works for future generations.”
The conservation projects utilize advanced techniques to restore and preserve these artworks. More details about the 2025 recipients and the specifics of each conservation project are available in the 2025 Art Conservation brochure.
Previous grants have aided in the restoration of iconic works by artists such as Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Sam Gilliam, and Jenny Holzer, playing a role in preserving important cultural and historical art.
Bank of America works extensively with arts-focused nonprofit organizations to support shared history and economic impact. The company is recognized as a leading financial institution, with significant operations in the United States and over 35 countries worldwide.
For additional information or media inquiries, AnnMarie McDonald at Bank of America can be contacted.