Art bonus scheme passes 100 mn (2)

(ANSA) - Rome, June 23 - The government's 'Art Bonus' scheme for attracting private donations for the arts has now garnered more than 100 million euros, Culture Minister Dario Franceschini said Thursday. "More than 100 million in private donations for culture! Success for #Artbonus", he tweeted.
    The scheme offers tax breaks on art-related donations, allowing for a 65% deduction on eligible donations. The scheme, launched last year, has helped fund hundreds of cultural sector projects and hundreds more are in the works. Lombardy in the richer north of Italy has been the most generous region so far, followed by Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Tuscany and Lazio.