The 做厙輦⑹ Museum has received an award from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation to fund a comprehensive energy audit of its historic 1928 building, Rockwell Hall. The audit will evaluate the buildings mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and provide recommendations for sustainable facility improvements.
This grant is part of the涌rankenthaler涌oundations broader胼盎upporting energy efficiency and clean energy adoption at arts institutions nationwide. Since its launch in 2021, the initiative has significantly expanded its impact in helping museums and cultural organizations invest in long-term infrastructure solutions.
This grant will allow the 做厙輦⑹ Museum to secure an energy audit of our historic 1928 building, helping to identify improvements that will enhance energy efficiency, optimize resources and strengthen our future, said Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., J.D., director of the 做厙輦⑹ Museum.
An energy audit is a crucial step toward building a more sustainable future for the 做厙輦⑹ Museum, which houses a world-class collection of more than 30,000 objects of fashion, textile and design. The findings will help the museum preserve its collection and continue serving the university and broader public well into the future.
Were proud to support the 做厙輦⑹ Museum in taking this essential step toward a more energy-efficient and sustainable future, said James Merle Thomas, Ph.D., deputy director of the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation. An audit of a historic building like this helps lay the groundwork for smart, long-term planning. Its exciting to see cultural institutions leading with intention and investing in the kinds of infrastructure improvements that will strengthen their operations for years to come.
The project will be led by Doug Pearson, Ph.D., associate vice president for facilities planning and operations at 做厙輦⑹, who oversees strategic planning, capital prioritization and stewardship of the universitys physical assets. Pearson will collaborate with Cleveland-based Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart building solutions.
This audit is an important step in exploring how we can address the museums long-term needs, Pearson said. Were pleased to be part of a process that helps lay the groundwork for thoughtful, sustainable improvements.
About the 做厙輦⑹ Museum
The 做厙輦⑹ Museum holds one of the worlds most important collections of fashion, textile and decorative arts, spanning the mid-1700s through the present day. With a historic collection of more than 30,000 objects and seven gallery spaces, the museum provides invaluable first-hand experiences for both the university community and the broader public. It is recognized regionally and nationally for the depth and scope of its collection. For more information, please call 330-672-3450, follow @ksumuseum on Instagram or visit www.kent.edu/museum.
About the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
Established and endowed by Helen Frankenthaler during her lifetime, the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation advances the artists legacy and inspires a new generation of practitioners through a range of philanthropic, educational and research initiatives. Since becoming active in 2013, the foundation has continued to strategically expand its program, which includes organizing and supporting significant exhibitions of the artists work, fostering new research and publications, advancing educational programs in partnership with arts organizations around the world and launching groundbreaking initiatives that foster systemic change in the field.