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Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Education, Higher Education
Mission: The foundation was incorporated under the not-for-profit laws of the state of new york for the promotion of literature, history, visual and performing arts, science and other departments of education at the state university of new york at purchase.
Programs: The performing arts center, a four theatre complex at purchase college, is the major professional, not-for-profit arts presenter in southeastern new york-southwestern connecticut region. Presentations include professional artists, special programs for k-12, various special events and presentations by purchase college conservatories of music, dance, and theatre.
institutional scholarships are awarded by the college using funds from the purchase college foundation, as well as other sources. Foundation funds come from the generous contributions of donors to the foundation. These donors are individuals, families, foundations and corporations. During the 2016-17 academic year, approximately 59. 8% of the students received financial aid.
the neuberger museum of art is the premier museum of modern, contemporary and african art in westchester and fairfield counties. A teaching museum, the neuberger promotes the appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts as inseparable from an understanding of their place in cultural and intellectual history and their relevance to contemporary social life. As an intergral part of purchase college and a vital center of the community engagement, the neuberger supports lifelong learning by taking a critical, interdisciplinary approach to its collections, exhibitions, and public programs. Approximately 16,900 visitors attend the museum each year.
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