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 affirm the centrality of the artist in the world of art, encourage new modes of making and thinking about art, and expand inclusivity and equitable representation in the visual arts.
The Foundation also preserves Ed Levine’s creative legacy to provide access to the art and ideas of an unconventional thinker who extended the experience of art-making in unexpected and adventuresome ways.
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
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 Retreat, at Ed Levine’s former home and studio in South Royalton, Vermont.
Back River Road Residency Retreat
Harpo Foundation Native American Residency at Vermont Studio Center