Motown Museum has received a $1 million gift from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation to assist with plans for its expansion.
"This is a significant gift for the museum expansion from this wonderful foundation, which carries on the incredible legacies of two community visionaries, Fred and Barbara Erb," said Robin Terry, CEO and chairwoman of the Board of Trustees of Motown Museum.
"This gift will allow us to expand our educational programming and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to harness the power of their own unique talents. We are grateful for the Foundation's support as our partner joining other leading foundations in bringing the expansion plans to life."
The gift will support the development of the Education and Community Engagement space on the Museum's campus, which will support young artists, in addition to being home to other museum programs.
"Our transformational grant program is designed for arts organizations creating a new or revised business model, based on a vision for the future," said John Erb, president and chair of the Erb Family Foundation.
The Motown Museum expansion will grow the museum to a 50,000 square foot tourist destination featuring interactive exhibits, a performance theater, expanded retail shops and meeting spaces.
