Emanoel Araújo, Bahia, 1964. Wood engraving on paper, 21-1/4 x 14-5/8 inches. Gift of Ann Einhorn, 2026-21-1. © The Estate of Emanoel Araújo.
Finnegan Shannon, Do you want us here or not, 2018. Baltic Birch Plywood, paint, 35-1/2 x 73-1/2 x 27 inches. Museum Purchase through George M. Irwin Fund, 2025-14-1. © Finnegan Shannon.
Wosene Worke Kosrof, Beauty of Your Own III, 2008. Acrylic on canvas. Gift of Jolene Tritt and Paul Herzog. 2025-18-1. © Wosene Worke Kosrof.
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We are grateful to those who supported the development of the museum’s collection for 2025–2026 through gifts of art.

John and Judy Alfonsi

Jerry T. Cyrkiel

Ann Einhorn

Paula Ely and Cesar Rueda

John Glick Estate and Susie T. Symons

Gerry Hayes

Jon C. Liebman

David Ligare

Marvin Lipofsky Studio

Kevin Lyle

Arnold and Kathryn Rudnick

School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Roger Brown Estate

M. Christine Schwartz

Jon L. Seydl

Joy Thorton-Walter

Jolene Tritt and Paul Herzog

 

Visionary acquisition funds have also allowed the curators to develop the museum’s holdings.

George M. Irwin Acquisition and Conservation Fund

Krannert Art Museum Council Acquired Taste Celebration Fund

Richard M. and Rosann Gelvin Noel Krannert Art Museum Fund

Iver M. Nelson Jr. Art Acquisition and Conservation Fund

Anthony J. Petullo Art Acquisition and Conservation Fund

 

Gifts of art and donor-supported acquisition funds are the primary ways we strengthen the collection on an ongoing basis. Please reach out to Brenda Nardi, Senior Director of Advancement, at bnardi@illinois.edu, if you would like to assist in this important work.