Farnsworth Art Museum Email Format
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosMaine, United States11-50 Employees
The Farnsworth Art Museum is a cultural institution operating in Rockland, Maine, offering a widely recognized collection of American art. With more than 15,000 works, the museum maintains a diverse program that includes one of the nation's largest holdings of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson and a substantial representation of Maine artists across three generations of Wyeths, supported by a partnership that grants access to thousands of Wyeth works through affiliated centers. Its purpose centers on presenting and interpreting historical and contemporary art for visitors and researchers, drawing on collaborations with other organizations to broaden its curatorial reach. The museum serves a regional and national audience interested in American art, history, and related cultural programming in a context that emphasizes access and interpretive value. Recent developments include partnerships and exhibitions that expand its programming, such as collaborations with the Holt-Smithson Foundation and initiatives to debut new exhibition series and programs.