The Portland Art Museum: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici announced a $750,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

The Portland Art Museum has accepted a $10 million gift, marking the largest contribution from an individual donor in the museum’s 127 years. The gift from Arlene Schnitzer, a philanthropist, is among the top gifts to the arts in the region, according to the officials.

Approximately 200 people, including Gov. Kate Brown and U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, attended the announcement at the museum Tuesday morning.

Bonamici at the event also announced a $750,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities in support of the Museum’s Connections Campaign.