The National Gallery is to undergo a major renovation, thanks to a grant award from the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation. The National Gallery is the joint winner* of the Wohl Arts Competition, a highly competitive award from the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation for a major capital landmark project in the arts in the UK. The competition is taking place to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the philanthropy of the late Maurice and Vivienne Wohl.

The National Gallery share of the £5 million grant will facilitate vital restoration works in the 19th Century and Impressionist galleries (Rooms 41-46), part of the original 1830s Wilkins building.