Fowler Museum receives major gift from longtime supporters Jay and Deborah Last
The Fowler Museum at UCLA explores global arts with an emphasis on works from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the indigenous Americas—past and present. The Fowler enhances understanding and appreciation of the diverse peoples, cultures, and religions of the world through dynamic exhibitions, publications, and public programs; informed by interdisciplinary approaches and the perspectives of the cultures represented.
The Fowler Museum at UCLA has received a $1 million gift and a pledge to match up to an additional $14 million in donations from long-standing supporters Jay and Deborah Last.
The Lasts have made many important gifts of art, helped fund the construction of the Fowler’s building on the UCLA campus, provided generous annual support, and endowed the Museum’s position of Curator of African Arts. Their most recent gift and matching challenge is intended to attract new donors who will join with them in supporting the Fowler Museum.
“Many people don’t realize what a valuable asset the Fowler Museum at UCLA is,” Jay Last said. “Those of us who believe in preserving world arts and cultures must do everything we can to sustain and grow the Museum. Deborah and I hope that our gift will inspire other donors to give to this cultural gem in Los Angeles.”
With the Last’s generous matching commitment, the Fowler looks to raise in excess of $28 million, $14 million from the Lasts and $14 million from donors whose gifts qualify for the match. — Rowanne Henry, Apr. 27, 2016
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