Consider a Donation to NSU Art Museum
Donations of all levels help the Museum fulfill its mission of All the Arts for All providing exceptional visual artistic exhibitions and programs for all to enjoy. Our vibrant and inclusive museum thrives thanks to your enthusiastic support which allows us to proudly serve Fort Lauderdale, Broward community and beyond.
We deeply thank You for your support.
Please note that your contribution may be tax deductible within legal limits.
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We are deeply grateful for your support and generosity. Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns anytime, we are always happy to assist you: 954-262-0221 or [email protected]
MILESTONE MAKER INITIATIVE – Bonnie Clearwater’s 10th Anniversary Community Impact
Please join us in celebrating Bonnie Clearwater 10th anniversary as Director and Chief Curator of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale by making a special 10th year anniversary gift to the Museum!
Bonnie Clearwater is an influential leader who played a major role in South Florida’s emergence and development as an international arts center, she is widely recognized for her curatorial vision, scholarship and record in administration, public education, and community outreach. Ms. Clearwater spearheaded an exciting phase of transformation at NSU Art Museum that includes an overall expansion of its reach locally, nationally, and internationally. Her leadership has left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the region, propelling Fort Lauderdale into the spotlight as a vibrant cultural hub.
Under her guidance, NSU Art Museum has been transformed into a thriving arts institution renowned for:
Showcasing World-Class Art: The Museum consistently curates and presents an array of world-class art that thoughtfully reflects the rich diversity of South Florida community, drawing art enthusiasts from around the world to Fort Lauderdale and establishing the city on the global stage of art and culture.
Championing Emerging Artists: Ms. Clearwater’s commitment to discovering and nurturing underrepresented and emerging artists, resulted in many of them now receiving national and international recognition. Their artistic journeys have flourished under her mentorship, shining spotlight on the region’s burgeoning art scene.
Educational Excellence: The Museum’s steadfast dedication to education extends through a diverse range of educational programs and workshops, accessible to art enthusiasts of all ages. These initiatives have been beneficial in enriching the local community and igniting a passion for art in countless individuals.
Shaping the Arts and Culture Scene of the City: Ms. Clearwater’s influence extends beyond the museum’s walls, profoundly enlarging audiences and shaping and expanding South Florida’s vibrant arts and culture scene.
Art for All: Through Ms. Clearwater’s efforts, the Museum has ensured that art remains accessible to all residents and visitors. The Museum is a welcoming space for everyone, reflecting the diverse and fluid geography of the region, from Miami to Palm Beach.
NSU Art Museum
The Annual Fund gift provides essential support for the Museum’s day-to-day operations. Thanks to your donation, NSU Art Museum can present world-class interdisciplinary and innovative exhibitions, develop educational programs and resources, ensure its permanent collection accessibility, and artist support. Your Annual Fund gift provides financial stability and continuity that allows the Museum to fulfill its missions, especially serving our community and underserved members by providing free admissions.
Exhibition Fund
NSU Art Museum regularly receives national attention for its world-class international exhibitions. The support of generous donors allows the museum to continue to create insightful and groundbreaking exhibitions, as well as related educational programming and special events.
The Museum’s international exhibition program, which aims to challenge viewers’ perceptions of the world around them, is overseen by its visionary Director and Chief Curator Bonnie Clearwater, who joined the Museum in 2013. NSU Art Museum’s celebrated permanent collection contains more than 7,500 works and is known for its significant collection of Latin American, contemporary art with an emphasis on women, Black and Latinx artists, and African art that spans the 19th to the 21st century. Among its highlights is the country’s largest collection of 19th and early 20th century paintings and drawings by the American realist William Glackens, the most extensive holding in the U.S. of works by post-World War II, avant-garde CoBrA artists (acronym for Copenhagen, Brussels and Amsterdam) who resisted German occupation during World War II and emerged in the war’s wake.
The Museum draws from its collection for exhibitions exploring issues that resonate with the South Florida community and contribute to productive discussions that address identity, inequalities, and injustices, encourage empathy and compassion, and inspire wonder.
Two scholarly research centers complement the collections: The Dr. Stanley and Pearl Goodman Latin American Art Study Center and the William J. Glackens Study Center. The steadfast support of our generous donors allows NSU Art Museum to continue to create innovative and diverse exhibitions, as well as related educational programs.
Education Fund
Keeping the Museum an affordable and accessible resource for individuals and families is our priority. NSU Art Museum breaks down boundaries in making art accessible to all, and this is only possible thanks to your patronage and constant support. Museum on the Moveis an innovative education program that invites Broward County students grades k-12 to experience NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. The program enhances learning and increases engagement with the arts by involving students in stimulating tours of the Museum’s exhibitions and collections, and hands-on art activities based on principles of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) and 21st Century learning skills. We proudly serve annually more than 3,500 students, 80% from Title 1 schools. Click HERE for more information.
In Honor / Memory of
Giving a memorial gift to NSU Art Museum is a meaningful way to honor a friend, colleague, or loved one. These donations preserve the memory of the individual’s life and help to sustain the museum for future generations. Your tax-deductible gift will support the museum and all its programs throughout the year.
The Museum’s Development department maintains a list of current naming opportunities at the Museum. Naming opportunities are generally available in the following areas:
Galleries / Other Spaces
Curatorships / Other Positions
Friends of the Museum
Friends is an exciting volunteer and fundraising organization supporting the NSU Art Museum. The mission is to promote the Museum year-round via cultural, fundraising, and special events that are both educational and social, including art lectures, lunches, and field trips. Much of our energy is devoted to fundraising to support the Museum’s programs, primarily focused on education for community youth. By joining Friends, members participate in and support our museum and meet other culture and community-minded people throughout South Florida.
Art Acquisition fund
From its beginning in 1958, NSU Art Museum has acquired a number of works through gifts from generous donors, from exhibiting artists and through purchases. The collection continues to grow through the efforts and generosity of our donors and patrons.
All acquisitions shall be reviewed and approved by the Collections Committee upon the recommendation of the Director and Chief Curator, and curatorial staff.
The Art Acquisition Fund fosters the mission of NSU Art Museum to provide exceptional opportunities to access, learn from and be inspired by the highest level of visual artistic expression throughout time and from around the world, and to engage a wide audience by offering diverse and innovative exhibitions, dynamic education, and public programs, and by developing an exceptional collection, and fostering original research and intellectual inquiry.
Planned Giving
Planned gifts support NSU Art Museum today and into the future. When you establish a planned gift, you leave a lasting inspiring legacy and enable the Museum to pursue its vital mission of All the Arts for All the People in perpetuity. The impact of a planned gift benefits future generations and makes a real and lasting difference in the lives it touches.
It is the perfect way to perpetuate your love of art and establish a legacy with a planned gift to the Museum. Planned giving includes any major gift that involves financial or estate planning, such as bequests, gifts of securities or retirement assets, life income plans, and gifts of real estate and personal property.
Perhaps you have already included the Art Museum in your estate or financial plan – please let us know so we can celebrate your generosity. Our legacy giving specialist, Shari Meehan, can be reached at [email protected] or 954-643-3978.
We look forward to hearing from you and assisting you with your long-term plans of supporting the Art Museum.
Double or Triple Your Impact with Corporate Matching Gift Program!
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please follow the link below and enter your employer’s name.
https://ww2.matchinggifts.com/nova
If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will do the rest. The impact of your gift to Nova Southeastern University may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
Naming Opportunities
The Museum’s Development department maintains a list of current naming opportunities at the
Museum. Naming opportunities are generally available in the following areas:
- Galleries
- Auditorium seats
- Curatorships / Other Positions
Gifts of Art
By entrusting a work of art to NSU Art Museum, you ensure that it will be cared for professionally, exhibited, and appreciated by generations of visitors.
NSU Art Museum’s permanent collection contains more than 7,500 works, including the most celebrated and largest holdings in America by the post-war, avant-garde European Cobra artists, and the largest collection anywhere of works and archival materials by American painter William J. Glackens and his circle, including John Sloan, George Bellows, Maurice Prendergast, and Glackens’ wife Edith Dimock.
The museum recently received a significant promised gift of 100 works from the highly regarded contemporary art collection of David Horvitz and Francie Bishop Good. With an emphasis on the work of multi-cultural and women artists, this collection provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary art and includes numerous pivotal works in the artists’ careers. Among the artists represented are: Cecily Brown, Tracey Emin, Teresita Fernández, Nan Goldin, Barbara Kruger, Ana Mendieta, Catherine Opie, Cindy Sherman, Amy Sillman, Lorna Simpson, Kiki Smith, Mickalene Thomas, and Kara Walker.
The museum’s extensive collection of Latin American and Cuban modern and contemporary art includes the important collection of works promised to the museum by Stanley and Pearl Goodman, including Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Rufino Tamayo, Wilfredo Lam, Leonora Carrington, José Clemente Orozco, Joaquin Torres-Garcia, among others.
Key mid-twentieth century New York School artists are represented by the work of, among others, Philip Guston, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, and Frank Stella. Its holdings also include a significant collection of African and Oceanic Tribal Arts and art of the Americas.
NSU Art Museum is part of Nova Southeastern University
NSU Art Museum is supported by the City of Fort Lauderdale
