DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL - The Denver Art Museum’s North Building renovation project got a $6 million boost Tuesday, courtesy of the Sturm Family Foundation.
“This generous contribution from the Sturm Family Foundation marks the family’s commitment to the city of Denver and the community,” said Christoph Heinrich, Frederick and Jan Mayer Director of the DAM. “We are grateful for their support, and we look forward to hosting many community events in the new pavilion.”
Founded in 1990 by Donald and Susan Sturm, the Sturm Family Foundation has sponsored major DAM exhibits in the past, including was the 2003 exhibitions Bonnard, Sargent and Italy and El Greco to Picasso from the Phillips Collection, and has provided ongoing support to museum education programs and annual fundraising events, Uncorked Reserve and Collectors’ Choice.
The Sturms’ children, Stephen Sturm and Emily Sturm, are currently co-managing directors of the foundation.
