The Harpo Foundation was established in 2006 by artist Ed Levine to support emerging and under-recognized visual artists. Through grants and residency programs, the foundation seeks to stimulate creative inquiry and encourage new modes of making and thinking about art.
For Artists
Grants for Visual Artists
The Grants for Visual Artists award provides direct support to under-recognized artists 21 years or older.
For Non-Profits
New Work Project Grants
New Work Project Grants awards are made to non-profit organizations in support of new work by under-recognized artists 21 years or older.
For Non-Profits
New Work Project Grants
New Work Project Grants awards are made to non-profit organizations in support of new work by under-recognized artists 21 years or older.
Residency Programs
The Foundation supports residency fellowship programs at Vermont Studio Center in addition to a residency program, Back River Road Residency, at Ed Levine’s former home and studio in South Royalton, Vermont.
Back River Road Residency Program
Harpo Foundation Native American Residency at Vermont Studio Center