The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. is pleased to announced the appointment of Deborah Willis, as board chair and the election of three new board members, Johanna Burton, Paul Chan, and Kemi Ilesanmi. “Under the guidance and expertise of the board, the Warhol Foundation remains at the forefront of supporting artists and artist-centered organizations,” says Joel Wachs, President of the Warhol Foundation, “Deb Willis’ exceptional dedication as an artist, curator, historian, and educator positions her as an exemplary candidate for chair of the board. Additionally, the three newly appointed board members are all outstanding figures in the visual arts and will be instrumental in reinforcing the foundation’s dedication to supporting artists and their communities nationwide.”?

Honoring Andy Warhol’s philanthropic legacy on his birthday, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts announced "Philanthropy Factory", a new initiative that provides an opportunity for recent grantees to benefit from the sale of Warhol works from the Foundation’s collection. Select Warhol works ranging in value from $250 to $20,000 are now available for immediate purchase on a first-come first-serve basis for a limited time on the Foundation’s eBay for Charity platform, with all proceeds going directly to grantees.

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Announces Its Spring 2024 Grantees. Over $4 million will be given to 49 organizations and institutions that keep artists at the center of their work. This round of grants supports the full range of visual arts organizations, from grassroots community centered spaces to storied cultural institutions. Grantees receiving program support include small to mid-sized organizations that enable artists to pave their own creative paths and bring their visions to fruition. Some bolster artists’ practices through exhibitions, residencies, public art commissions, publications, and public symposia, while others advocate for the value of their labor, developing systems for their equitable compensation. Museums, university art galleries, and arts organizations will receive grants in support of large-scale solo and group exhibitions that cover a range of timely topics and bring to light the work of artists whose careers have been overlooked or underrepresented. Additionally, six grants will support curatorial research fellowships for projects in their nascent stages.

The Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant 2024 Application NOW OPEN Application opens: April 10 Application deadline: May 15, 11:59pm ET The Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant supports emerging and established writers who write about contemporary visual art. Ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 in three categories—articles, books, and short-form writing—the grants support projects addressing both general and specialized art audiences, from short reviews for magazines and newspapers to in-depth scholarly studies. The program also supports art writing that engages criticism through interdisciplinary methods and experiments with literary styles. As long as a writer meets the eligibility and publishing requirements, they can apply. Writers are invited to apply in one of the following categories: ? Article ? Book ? Short-Form Writing For eligibility requirements and to apply visit: https://lnkd.in/eHp89b9X

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has announced its?Fall 2023 grant recipients.?50 arts organizations and museums?will receive?over $4 million?to support artists and nurture creative practice around the country. The grantees are located in?20 states across the US, with one international recipient in Mexico City. ? “As socio-political tensions, cultural inequities, and environmental crises persist, it is imperative that arts organizations continue to cultivate the expressive capacities of artists,” says?Joel Wachs, President, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, “By providing artists with financial, material, and intellectual resources, as well as public platforms and engaged audiences, these organizations support the development of works that can offer new entry points to stalemated conversations. ” ? 30 mid-to-small-sized organizations?receiving multi-year program support are recognized for their commitment to artists and their communities. Through exhibitions, residencies, commissions, publications, and other opportunities for experimentation and collaboration, they foster artistic growth and promote innovation across disciplines. Several grantees also actively safeguard freedom of artistic expression, providing support and safe haven to artists under threat for ideas expressed in their work. ? 16 museums and university galleries?will present exhibitions that tackle a range of contemporary issues, bring to light the work of artists whose careers have been overlooked or underrepresented, and showcase several artists in their first major solo presentations. ? Additional support will be distributed among?four projects?in nascent stages through the foundation’s?curatorial research fellowships.

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