Philanthropic practice

American artists are still emerging from a bumptious cycle of structural downs and ups and institutional changes. Since the watershed of the culture wars in the early 1990s, diverse publics and legislative bodies have questioned artists’ purposes and contributions. Supporters — patrons, funders, friends — have scrambled to help them survive. In ways that may be a great blessing, an older, constraining preoccupation with artistic excellence and peer-judged grants has eroded. More inclusive notions of who artists are and of their many missions are taking root.

Life, Learning, and Legacy

September 16, 2013 by admin

As arts philanthropy evolves in the twenty-first century, one constant remains at the center — the artist. And longtime funder, advocate, and activist Ted Berger has devoted his professional career as well as an equally busy retirement to making artists a central focus of his life.

Experience as Research: Alberta Arthurs

September 15, 2013 by admin

This is part of the special section, Experience as Research.

Experience as Research: Bruce Sievers

September 15, 2013 by admin

This is part of the special section, Experience as Research.

Experience as Research: Diane Ragsdale

September 15, 2013 by admin

This is part of the special section, Experience as Research.