Bank of America announced the Glass House in New Canaan, is the recipient of a grant from the Bank of America 2016 Art Conservation Project. This grant will provide funding for the complete replacement of the Glass House ceiling, consisting of approximately 1,800 square feet of self-colored plaster.
The Glass House, built in 1949 by architect Philip Johnson, is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Johnson and his partner, David Whitney, hosted legendary gatherings at the house during their life together, which brought together artists, architects, philanthropists and other cultural figures. Today the Glass House continues this rich tradition by presenting exhibitions, performances and programs.
“The Glass House is an international icon of modern architecture where visitors come to study and celebrate architecture, art, design and landscape architecture,” said Glass House Executive Director Gregory Sages. “The replaced ceiling will allow visitors to experience Johnson’s intended design and functionality of the house and the objects contained inside.”
The Bank of America Art Conservation Project is a unique program that provides grants to nonprofit museums throughout the world to conserve historically or culturally significant works of art that are in danger of deterioration.
The Glass House in New Canaan, is a 2016 Art Conservation Project Grant recipient. Brian J. Hetherington, Merrill Lynch Private Banking & Investment Group, left; Elizabeth A. Cahill, U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management; Christa Carr, The Glass House; Scott Drevnig, The Glass House; Gregory Sages, The Glass House; and Carol J. Heller, Enterprise Business & Community Engagement. — Contributed photo by Jeanna Shepard
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