A late philanthropic couple has created a huge impact in the Cincinnati art world by leaving $18 million in legacy donations to three of the state’s major art museums, demonstrating their belief in providing access to culture and education to every member of the community.
Art enthusiast Carol Eckerle passed away in 2020. Two years later, her husband and fellow art lover, William “Bill” Eckerle, also died. Their donation comprised roughly $6 million each for the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, and Taft Museum of Art, and was warmly received by the art community they knew so well and loved to support.
