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National Gallery of Art Press Office WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Gallery of Art was created in 1937 for the people of the United States of America by a joint resolution of Congress, accepting the gift of financier and art collector Andrew W. Mellon. During the 1920s, Mr. Mellon began collecting with the intention of forming a gallery of art for the nation in Washington. In 1937, the year of his death, he promised his collection to the United States. Funds for the construction of the West Building were provided by The A. W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust. On March 17, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt accepted the completed building and the collections on behalf of the people of the United States of America. http://www.nga.gov/press en-us ℗ & © 2008 National Gallery of Art National Gallery of Art Presents 64th American Music Festival in Honor of The Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Collection: Selected Works Release Date: November 5, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/music_fest.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/music_fest.shtm National Gallery of Art Celebrates the 2009 Holiday Season Release Date: October 28, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/holiday.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/holiday.shtm Ice-Skating Rink in National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Opens for Eleventh Season on November 14, Weather Permitting; Free Hot Chocolate for Skaters on Opening Weekend; Childrens' Placemats Available Release Date: October 28, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/ice_rink.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/ice_rink.shtm In the Darkroom: Photographic Processes Before the Digital Age | October 25, 2009 through March 14, 2010 Release Date: October 16, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/2873/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/2873/index.shtm The Sacred Made Real: Spanish Painting and Sculpture, 1600-1700 | February 28 through May 31, 2010 Release Date: October 8, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/2871/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/2871/index.shtm The Darker Side of Light: Arts of Privacy, 1850-1900 | October 1, 2009 through January 18, 2010 Release Date: September 25, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/2861/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/2861/index.shtm Editions with Additions: Working Proofs by Jasper Johns | October 11, 2009 through April 4, 2010 Release Date: September 25, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3154/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3154/index.shtm Renaissance to Revolution: French Drawings from the National Gallery of Art, 1500-1800 | October 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 Release Date: September 24, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/2857/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/2857/index.shtm Robert Bergman: Portraits, 1986–1995 | October 11, 2009 through January 10, 2010 Release Date: September 18, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3106/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3106/index.shtm National Gallery of Art Honors Hispanic Heritage Month with Exhibitions, Programs, Tours, and Online Offerings Release Date: September 17, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/hispanic_heritage.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/hispanic_heritage.shtm American Café Highlights Cuisine of the East Coast in Honor of "The Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Collection: Selected Works" Release Date: September 17, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/american_cafe.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/american_cafe.shtm The Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Collection: Selected Works | October 1, 2009 through May 2, 2010 Release Date: September 11, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/2985/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/2985/index.shtm From Impressionism to Modernism: The Chester Dale Collection | January 31, 2010 through July 31, 2011 Release Date: September 11, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3063/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3063/index.shtm National Gallery of Art Lecture Program Closes 2009 with Brice Marden, Toni Morrison, and More Release Date: September 3, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/lectures_fall.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/lectures_fall.shtm National Gallery of Art 2009 Film Program Enters Fall Season With Dynamic Line-Up Including D.C. Film Premieres and Guest Speakers Release Date: September 2, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/films_fall.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/films_fall.shtm National Gallery of Art Concerts in 2009–2010 Present Music Relating to the Visual Arts Release Date: August 28, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/music.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/music.shtm National Gallery of Art Presents Film Program for Children and Teens Featuring Acclaimed Films From Around the World Release Date: August 28, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/films_children_fall.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/films_children_fall.shtm National Gallery of Art Awards 20 Summer Internships to Outstanding Students from 12 States, One U.S. Territory, and Two Foreign Countries Release Date: August 28, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/interns_summer.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/interns_summer.shtm Family-Friendly Activities Engage Visitors of All Ages with "The Art of Power: Royal Armor and Portraits From Imperial Spain" Release Date: August 25, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/spain_family.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/spain_family.shtm The Beffi Triptych: Preserving Abruzzo's Cultural Heritage | May 15, 2009 through January 10, 2010 Release Date: June 12, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3147/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3147/index.shtm Judith Leyster, 1609 - 1660 | June 21 through November 29, 2009 Release Date: June 3, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3037/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3037/index.shtm Luis Meléndez: Master of the Spanish Still Life | May 17 through August 23, 2009 Release Date: April 21, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/2853/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/2853/index.shtm The Art of Power: Royal Armor and Portraits from Imperial Spain | June 28 through November 29, 2009 Release Date: March 30, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3018/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3018/index.shtm In the Tower: Philip Guston | January 15, 2009 through January 3, 2010 Release Date: January 30, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3059/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3059/index.shtm Designing the Lincoln Memorial: Daniel Chester French and Henry Bacon | February 12, 2009 through February 12, 2010 Release Date: January 16, 2009 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3082/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/3082/index.shtm Leo Villareal, "Multiverse" on view until November 2009 Release Date: September 5, 2008 http://www.nga.gov/press/2008/villareal.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2008/villareal.shtm Looking In: Robert Frank's “The Americans” | January 18 through April 26, 2009 Release Date: February 14, 2008 http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/263/index.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/exh/263/index.shtm National Gallery of Art Seeks Drawings, Watercolors, and Paintings on Paper by Mark Rothko in Italy for Essential reference Volumes Release Date: February 4, 2008 http://www.nga.gov/press/2007/rothko.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2007/rothko.shtm Andy Goldsworthy: "Roof" on view indefinitely Release Date: March 14, 2005 http://www.nga.gov/press/2004/releases/fall/goldsworthy.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2004/releases/fall/goldsworthy.shtm Sol LeWitt: "Wall Drawing #65", on view indefinitely Release Date: May 18, 2004 http://www.nga.gov/press/2004/releases/spring/lewitt.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2004/releases/spring/lewitt.shtm te: May 18, 2004 http://www.nga.gov/press/2004/releases/spring/lewitt.shtm http://www.nga.gov/press/2004/releases/spring/lewitt.shtm