Founders - United States Artists

Founders

In an act of unprecedented private investment in individual artists and the creative potential of America, USA launched in September 2005 with $20 million in seed funding provided by a coalition of four leading foundations—Ford, Rockefeller, Prudential, and Rasmuson. Their initial investment enables our organization to pilot the USA Fellows program, awarding unrestricted $50,000 grants to 50 artists each year.

USA Fellow Story:Basil Twist

Talk to Basil Twist about puppets, and you will come away thinking about mortality, animism, and magic. “Puppetry goes beyond entertainment into issues of life, death, and the soul,” says the 39-year-old New York resident.

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Target believes in the power of partnerships to foster creativity, inspire learning, and build stronger communities. Throughout the country Target is committed to enhancing visual art, music, dance, film, and design programs.

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