Chainstore owner Arthur Blank has given an absolute fortune to Atlanta Opera to fund a building in his mum’s name. The Molly Blank Center for Opera will include a 200-seat recital hall, rehearsal spaces, offices and gardens.
Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank said: ‘My mother, an artist herself, believed in the power of the arts to bring joy and healing. As a sculptor and dancer, she loved attending concerts, theater, and opera in Atlanta and New York. My brother Michael and I are proud to carry on her passion for the arts, and we know she would be honored to see her name alongside one of the country’s top opera companies. ‘
Atlanta Opera chief Tomer Zvulun said: ‘Few leaders have left as large an imprint on Atlanta as Arthur Blank.’
His donation is the lead gift in a $110m campaign.
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