Splendors of Faith/Scars of Conquest

This exhibit was originally organized by the Mandato Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso. The Mandato Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso receives financial support and is composed of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), the Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes (CNCA), and the Gobierno del Distrito Federal (GDF). The organizers and museum participants express their deepest appreciation to CNCA, the UNAM, the INAH, and the INBA for their generous collaboration. Furthermore, the organizers recognize the valuable support provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art, which is dedicated to promoting the exploration, understanding, and enjoyment of the visual arts of the United States for national and international audiences. By recognizing the importance of experiencing original works of art, the foundation provides opportunities for interaction and study, beginning with the introduction and growth of its own art collection in Chicago. To continue the cross-cultural dialogue over American Art, the foundation supports and collaborates on innovative exhibitions, as well as investigative and educational programs. Inherent in these activities is the conviction that art has
the potential, at the same time, to distinguish and unite cultures. Additional support for the project came from the United States Embassy in Mexico, and the UNAM-PAPYT.

This exhibition has been made possible locally by generous grants from the Goldsbury Foundation, the William and Salomé Scanlan Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additionalsupport came from Myfe White Moore.

The Oakland Museum of California presentation is made possible in part by generous support from the Oakland Museum Women's Board, the OMCA History Guild, and the Academy of American Franciscan History.