02 Jul 2012
Art Fund increases funding support to UK museums and galleries
BY Pete Hayman
The Art Fund has announced that a 20 per cent increase in membership through sales of the National Art Pass has allowed it to provide additional support to museums and galleries.
Over the last year, the organisation has committed £6m towards the purchase of works, with 84 institutions receiving support in the acquisition of a 141 items.
Among the works bought with the help of the Art Fund is Titian's Diana and Callisto, which has been jointly purchased by London's National Gallery and National Galleries of Scotland.
Details: www.artfund.org
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