Beyoncé Marks Birthday With $2 Million Gift to Studio Museum in Harlem
Harlem, N.Y. – September 09, 2026 -- Beyoncé has donated $2 million to the Studio Museum in Harlem, timing the gift to coincide with her birthday.
The institution, founded in 1968, is dedicated to artists of African descent and work shaped by Black culture. Beyoncé, a longtime art collector, said the museum introduced her to several of her favorite young Black artists through its exhibits.
Beyoncé says art from the museum reflects shared humanity
"Art tells all our stories; the past and the present, but is not always accessible to everyone," Beyoncé said. She praised the museum's effort to make itself an integral part of the community, calling it a place where diverse storytellers reflect humanity through their work.