Museum of Contemporary Art, located in Chicago, is an art facility that holds exhibitions of art items dating back to 1945. It documents contemporary visual culture through painting, sculpture, photography, performance, and video and film. The museum also operates a gift store, bookstore, restaurant, 300-seat theater, and a terraced sculpture garden overlooking Lake Michigan. The institution is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, and its exhibitions, programming, and operations are member supported and privately funded through contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations. Additionally, support is provided through the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. Air transportation of exhibits is provided by American Airlines, the official airline of the Museum of Contemporary Art.