MUSEUM HONORED ON ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY

ArtsWestchester, New York state’s largest private, not-for-profit cultural service organization, has named the Neuberger Museum of Art (NEU) – located at the heart of the Purchase College, State University of New York campus – as its 2024 Arts Organization Award Honoree. The award will be presented during a luncheon April 10 at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, New York.
The honor is particularly timely for the Neuberger — one of the country’s most respected and important academic museums — as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary throughout 2024.
The annual Arts Awards have been presented by ArtsWestchester since 1976 to recognize individuals and organizations whose vision, commitment and leadership have enriched the cultural life of Westchester, its communities and its citizens. The Arts Organization Award recognizes a Westchester County nonprofit arts organization that has made important contributions to the growth of Westchester’s cultural life over a significant period and has had an impact beyond its immediate community.
“I have loved and admired the Neuberger Museum of Art since my daughter Julie Langsam graduated from SUNY Purchase,” said ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam. “Its world-class art collection has been a resource for students, residents and tourists as it has one of the most remarkable collections of contemporary art. Its expansive African Art collection makes also for an extraordinary teaching and learning destination for thousands of school children and families each year. ArtsWestchester is especially pleased to honor The Neuberger Museum of Art with this year’s Ar50-yearnization Arts Award for its vibrant cultural programs on its 50-year milestone anniversary of serving the greater Westchester community,” said Langsam.
The NEU was founded in 1969 through the generosity of private art collector, philanthropist, and arts advocate Roy R. Neuberger who promised 300 paintings and sculptures as the founding gift for a new museum that would be established to showcase visual arts education on a public college campus. Since its doors opened in 1974, the museum’s collection has grown to over 6,500 objects. The works in the permanent collection belong to the citizens of the state of New York; admission is always free.
The Museum’s signature biannual award, the Roy R. Neuberger Prize, recognizes the work of exceptional contemporary artists, continuing Mr. Neuberger’s dedication to supporting artists early in their careers.
A group of generous community members known as the Friends of the Neuberger Museum of Art has, for more than 52 years, supported the museum and ensured that it continues to grow and evolve. The Friends organization clearly demonstrates the significant impact a group of dedicated community members can have in supporting the museum and the cultural life of Westchester County.
A 50th Anniversary Open House for neighbors and friends in the community is being hosted at the museum Sunday, April 14, from 11 a.m. – 5.p.m. The event is free; advance registration is requested.