About Us
Mission Statement
The Terra Foundation for American Art is dedicated to fostering exploration, understanding, and enjoyment of the visual arts of the United States for national and international audiences. Recognizing the importance of experiencing original works of art, the foundation provides opportunities for interaction and study, beginning with the presentation and growth of its own art collection in Chicago. To further cross-cultural dialogue on American art, the foundation supports and collaborates on innovative exhibitions, research, and educational programs. Implicit in such activities is the belief that art has the potential both to distinguish cultures and to unite them.
About Us
The Terra Foundation for American Art is committed to supporting projects designed to engage audiences around the globe in an enriched dialogue on American art. Through grants and initiatives the foundation has made it a priority to bring American art, interpretation, and research resources to international audiences, and has a particular interest in fostering multi-national perspectives. The Terra Foundation's collection of American art, which spans the colonial period to 1945 and includes over 700 objects, is actively loaned and continues to grow. In order to foster the exploration, understanding, and enjoyment of the visual arts of the United States, the Chicago-based Terra Foundation for American Art seeks to involve organizations and individuals around the globe.
