[Art Bridges Foundation](https://artbridgesfoundation.org)

Rolling

Direct costs for 1–2 year artwork loans covered; lenders receive $5,000–$15,000 (curatorial development) + $500/object; no cost to borrowers.

Supports museums in sharing and exhibiting American art by providing logistical support and funding for multi-year loans of artworks between institutions.

Both lenders and borrowers must be museums in the US or territories; loans are free for borrowing venues.

--- ## Description The Partner Loan Network is an initiative of the Art Bridges Foundation designed to facilitate the sharing of American artworks among museums across the United States and its territories. The program enables lending institutions to make underutilized works available for two-year loans, organized in groupings of 2–5 objects. Art Bridges provides comprehensive logistical support—including crating, shipping, insurance, and installation—and covers all direct costs for both lenders and borrowers. The aim is to expand access to American art, foster community engagement, and fill gaps in museum collections, especially for institutions with limited resources. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there are no fixed deadlines. --- ## Funding Amount - **For Lenders:** - Phase 1: $5,000–$15,000 per grouping for curatorial development and object assessments. - Phase 2: $500 per object to support preparation for travel. - All direct costs (crating, shipping, installation, insurance) are covered. - **For Borrowers:** - 100% of direct costs for artwork loans are covered by Art Bridges. - Borrowers may also apply for additional Learning & Engagement funding to support community programming related to the loan. --- ## Eligibility - **Lending Institutions:** - Typically museums with large or specialized American art collections. - Must be based in the United States or its territories. - Willing to lend artworks for at least 1 year (typically 2 years), grouped in sets of 2–5 objects. - Must provide label copy and reference images; artworks must be stable enough for the loan duration. - **Borrowing Venues:** - Museums of any size, located in the US or its territories. - Nonprofit status (501(c)(3) or equivalent) required. - Open to the public on a regular schedule. - Typically have annual attendance of 25,000+ and the capacity to safely display and care for fine art. - Must be, or be eligible to become, an Art Bridges partner. - **General:** - Both lenders and borrowers can participate in other Art Bridges programs. - No limit to the number of groupings a lender can submit or a borrower can request. - Borrowers must display all works in a grouping for the loan period. --- ## Application Process - Review eligibility and program details on the [Partner Loan Network page](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/partner-loan-network). - Prepare your project idea and identify artworks or groupings of interest. - Submit an application via the [Art Bridges Application Portal](https://artbridgesfoundation.my.site.com/ApplicationPortal/). - Art Bridges staff will assist with project development, logistics, and partnership formation. - For detailed guidance or to discuss eligibility, contact Art Bridges directly. --- ## Additional Information - Loans are open to all American art mediums, provided the works are stable for the loan period. - There is no cost to the borrowing venue; Art Bridges covers all direct expenses. - Borrowers may also apply for Learning & Engagement funding to support related programming. - Lenders are not limited in the number of works or groupings submitted. - Groupings must be borrowed in their entirety; partial groupings are not permitted. - Both lenders and borrowers can participate in multiple Art Bridges initiatives simultaneously. --- ## External Links - [Partner Loan Network Program Page](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/partner-loan-network) - [Art Bridges Foundation](https://artbridgesfoundation.org) - [Application Portal](https://artbridgesfoundation.my.site.com/ApplicationPortal/) - [Contact Art Bridges](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/contact-us) - [Art Bridges Collection](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/collection) - [Learning & Engagement Funding](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/learning-and-engagement) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Contact | [info@artbridgesfoundation.org](mailto:info@artbridgesfoundation.org) | | Web Form | [Contact Us](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/contact-us) | | Address | 850 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712, USA | | Social Media | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ArtBridgesFoundation/) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/artbridgesfoundation/?hl=en) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/art-bridges-foundation) |

Partner Loan Network

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