Bruce Museum announces $15 million lead gift to the campaign for the new Bruce
(Artdaily.org)

The Bruce Museum’s capital expansion project has received a $15 million lead gift from William L. Richter. The gift, the largest to the campaign to date, will support construction of the new art wing. A longtime resident of Greenwich, Richter is co-founder of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. Said Mr. Richter: “I was inspired by the Museum’s bold plans for the future and particularly admire the appearance of the building, as well as its functionality. I’m honored by the thought that my name will be on the new art wing, and I hope that this gift to the Bruce and to the Town of Greenwich will be the catalyst for further progress in making it a reality.” “We are delighted to announce this substantial pledge toward the completion of the New Bruce,” says Peter C. Sutton, Director Emeritus. “This is truly a tipping point in the campaign. Our gratitude to Bill Richter will endure for the life of t