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May 31, 2012
New York's first LGBT art museum gets $10 million gift donation

Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art has received major gifts in excess of $10 million

The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art in New York, has received major gifts in excess of $10 million (€8 million).

This constitutes the largest donation ever received by any LGBT arts organization.

A gift of $8.8 million was made by Charles W. Leslie, in memory of his long-time partner of 48 years, Fredric D (Fritz) Lohman who died in 2009. 

This is joined by other substantial donations, including $1.5 million from the Estate of Marion Pinto, an artist and long-time friend and supporter of Leslie and Lohman.

April 18, 2012
New York recognizes first official gay art museum

Leslie-Lohman Museum accredited by the State of New York

The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art in Soho, New York has been accredited as an official museum by the State of New York.

They say that makes them the first and only museum of gay and lesbian art in the world, although other LGBT museums include art exhibitions.

The museum focuses on art that tackles issues of gender and sexuality within the context of how the artists’ sexuality has influenced their work.