Three major foundations and one philanthropic organization—the Alice L. Walton Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and Pilot House Philanthropy—have partnered for the…
The directors say that besides the obvious benefits of expansion, the Mellon Grant money will help them encourage artists in PES programs "to really flex their imaginations during their times with…
The new initiative is "part of a long overdue effort to support Latinx artists," its organizers said.
The 15 artists who received the awards are at various stages in their careers.
The initiative will provide 37 artists with salaries for a three-year period.
Estimated to be worth some $50 million, SFAI considered selling the work to settle debt before it was declared a landmark.
The center is set to be completed in 2025.
Since 2018, Alexander has been president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the nation's largest funder of the arts and humanities.
The two foundations have created a new fellowship that will distribute $50,000 grants to Latinx artists.
Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Foundation Foundation, and the Mellon Foundation are among those providing funding.