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Nancy Kranzberg AB ’66/Hon. DFA ’24, and Ken Kranzberg, Hon. DFA ’24



Nancy and Ken Kranzberg are among St. Louis’ most exemplary philanthropists for the arts and WashU. Both raised in St. Louis, they are known for co-founding the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, which operates nearly a dozen studios, workspaces, and venues in the Grand Center Arts District. They are among the leaders who have advanced the mission of the Sam Fox School and Kemper Art Museum. Ken has been a member of the Sam Fox School National Council since 2007 and Kemper Art Collection Committee since 2010. Nancy served on the WashU Libraries National Council from 1995-2002. They have provided meaningful support for the school, including an endowed fund at the Kemper Art Museum, the Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Studio for the Illustrated Book, the Kenneth and Nancy Kranzberg Art & Architecture Library, the Kranzberg Garden, and more.


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