Sixteen cultural institutions worldwide have been selected as grant recipients of the 2025 Bank of America Art Conservation Project. These grants aim to conserve diverse artworks and styles across the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America.
The Art Conservation Project by Bank of America started in 2010 to address the need for preserving artwork for future generations. Since its inception, over 275 grants have been allocated in 40 countries to conserve paintings, sculptures, works on paper, manuscripts, and archaeological pieces.
This year's conservation initiatives include the preservation of Possum Dreaming by Michael Nelson Jagamara and Salute to Slessor's 5 Bells by John Olsen at the Sydney Opera House, and The Blinding of Samson by Rembrandt Harmensz Rijn at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt. Also included are A Rake's Progress by William Hogarth at Sir John Soane's Museum in London and over 100 paintings of American Presidents at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Brian Siegel, Global Arts, Culture & Heritage Executive at Bank of America, stated, “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.” He emphasized the collaboration with various cultural institutions to preserve these works for the future.
The conservation projects employ advanced techniques tailored to the specific requirements of each artwork. Full details on the 2025 Art Conservation Project recipients and their respective conservation efforts can be found in the 2025 Art Conservation brochure.
Past grants have facilitated the restoration of significant works by artists like Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Sam Gilliam, and Jenny Holzer. Bank of America supports arts-focused nonprofits to preserve cultural heritage, create opportunities, and impact local economies positively as part of its broader strategy for responsible growth.
For further information, reporters can contact AnnMarie McDonald at Bank of America.