Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery has received a major gift from the Feinbloom family for the expansion, renovation and perpetual support of its Grand Gallery. Museum Director Jonathan Binstock says it’s a $3.5 million gift; the largest single donation the museum has received in its 104 years.
The announcement was made following a celebration for the MAG’s Gateways to Art fundraising campaign. The museum says it took in $18.4 million.
University of Rochester President Joel Seligman says that and the Feinbloom’s donation are a gift to the people of Rochester.