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Congressman Cohen Announces Relocation Grant for Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

August 7, 2020

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will receive a $52,460 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to assess its 10,000-object permanent collection in preparation for its relocation in 2025. The grant includes the services of consultants who will review and help digitize the collection for display on the museum's website.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"The Brooks Museum in Overton Park is one of our city's most treasured arts institutions. As it transitions to its future riverfront location, I'm pleased to announce that this grant will help provide the expertise needed to do so smoothly."