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article news schedule Jan 23, 2026 visibility 1 link 7 artists, 3 galleries

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The di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art in Napa, California, has listed its 217-acre estate for $10.9 million amid ongoing financial struggles. The property, which houses a significant collection of postwar Northern California art including works by Mark di Suvero, Peter Saul, and Jay DeFeo, was founded by collector Rene di Rosa and his wife Veronica. The center has been seeking financial stability since 2019, when it briefly attempted to sell its holdings before reversing course after local backlash. Director Kate Eilertsen hopes a wealthy philanthropist will purchase the estate and lease it back to the center, or that Napa County may acquire the land for public use while preserving the sculptures.

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article news schedule Jan 21, 2026 visibility 2 link 11 artists, 4 galleries

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Northern California's di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art has listed its 217-acre Napa campus for sale at $10.9 million after years of financial struggles. The museum, which houses a renowned collection of Postwar Northern California art, plans to use the proceeds to stabilize its finances and ensure the long-term care of its collection. Executive director Kate Eilertsen, who took over in 2020, has introduced alternative revenue streams like event rentals and a summer camp, and opened outposts in downtown Napa and San Francisco. The museum will remain open during the sale, and talks are underway with the Napa Land Trust and Open Space District to sell only part of the property for a public hiking trail, while keeping the sculpture park intact.

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article news schedule Jan 16, 2026 link 5 artists, 3 galleries

Napa County’s di Rosa Preserve listed for sale at $10.9 million – art not included

Napa County's di Rosa Preserve, a 217-acre estate housing the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, has been listed for sale at $10.9 million. The sale includes the land, buildings, and event spaces but explicitly excludes the art collection, which is owned by the Rene & Veronica di Rosa Foundation. Executive director Kate Eilertsen stated the move is part of 'thoughtful planning' to ensure the institution's sustainability, as operating costs have outpaced endowment income and charitable giving. The foundation is open to a leaseback arrangement that would allow the center to continue operating on site, and the property remains open to the public during the sale process.

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