The Trouble With Private Philanthropy in the Arts

This past weekend, noted arts writer and critic Ben Davis wrote an opinion piece in The New York Times about the recent spate of museum expansions, and what they might mean for American culture and philanthropy.

In the piece, Davis speaks about the way American arts institutions fund their activities. In short, more than any other country in the world, the U.S. relies on private donations for funding culture. This is something we know well. Dallas prides itself on our many dedicated, deep-pocketed donors who, in the past decade, have helped transform the city, funding new venues in the Arts District.