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

June 2026 (Traveling Exhibitions application deadline, projected)

Direct costs (insurance, crating, packing, shipping) covered; additional financial and logistical support for both organizing and borrowing museums.

Supports museums in touring American art exhibitions nationally by providing financial, logistical, and strategic assistance to broaden access and community engagement.

--- ## Description The Art Bridges Foundation's Traveling Exhibitions program is designed to help museums and cultural institutions that have organized or are developing exhibitions but need additional support to tour them across the United States. Art Bridges manages the logistics of the tour—covering direct costs such as insurance, crating, packing, and shipping—and provides strategic and logistical support to ensure successful exhibition tours and audience outreach. The program aims to expand access to American art by enabling exhibitions to reach a wide array of venues, fostering collaboration and community engagement among museums of all sizes. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated/projected): Application submission deadline for Traveling Exhibitions *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Art Bridges covers all direct costs for touring exhibitions, including insurance, crating, packing, and shipping. - Additional financial, strategic, and logistical support may be available to both organizing/lending institutions and borrowing venues. - Qualifying borrowing venues are eligible for funding to offset the cost of hosting the exhibition. --- ## Eligibility - **Organizing/Lending Institutions:** Museums or institutions in the U.S. that have organized or are developing an exhibition suitable for touring and require additional support. - **Borrowing Venues:** Museums of all sizes (including rural, urban, and suburban) across the U.S. interested in hosting a traveling exhibition. Must be qualifying venues as defined by Art Bridges. - **General Requirements:** - U.S.-based nonprofit museums or equivalent (501(c)(3) or similar). - Open to the public on a regular schedule. - Typically, annual attendance of 25,000+ visitors. - Must have the capacity to safely display and care for fine art. - Projects must align with Art Bridges’ mission to expand access to American art and foster community engagement. --- ## Application Process - Review eligibility and program details on the [Traveling Exhibitions program page](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/art-sharing). - Prepare your project idea and identify how your institution would benefit from participation. - Access the [Art Bridges Application Portal](https://artbridgesfoundation.my.site.com/ApplicationPortal/) to submit your application. - Contact Art Bridges for guidance or to discuss your project before applying. - Required documentation and further instructions are provided in the portal and program guidelines. --- ## Additional Information - Art Bridges also offers related support programs, including collection loans, cohort collaborations, and community engagement initiatives. - Both organizing and borrowing museums may be eligible for further [Learning & Engagement funding](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/learning-and-engagement) to support programming and audience outreach. - For detailed criteria about what constitutes a “qualifying” borrowing venue or eligible exhibition, contact Art Bridges directly. --- ## External Links - [Traveling Exhibitions Program Page](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/art-sharing) - [Application Portal](https://artbridgesfoundation.my.site.com/ApplicationPortal/) - [Contact Art Bridges](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/contact-us) - [Learning & Engagement Funding](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/learning-and-engagement) - [Partner Stories](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/partner-stories) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [info@artbridgesfoundation.org](mailto:info@artbridgesfoundation.org) | | Contact 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) | ---

Traveling Exhibitions

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