Rauschenberg Foundation Names 2016 Artist as Activist Fellows
The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has announced its latest round of 'Artist as Activist' fellowships, initiated in 2016, aimed at addressing pressing global issues. This year, the theme centers on racial justice and mass incarceration. Notable recipients include artists and collectives such as Maria Gaspar, Titus Kaphar, and Favianna Rodriguez. Each fellow will receive funding ranging from $50,000 to $100,000, contributing to a total of $775,000 allocated for the program. The fellows' projects are set to be showcased at the Foundation’s residency in Captiva, Florida, highlighting their impactful work over the next two years.
Key facts
- Robert Rauschenberg Foundation announced 2016 Artist as Activist fellows
- 10 recipients selected for two-year grant
- Theme: racial justice through the lens of mass incarceration
- Fellows: Maria Gaspar, The Graduates, Titus Kaphar, Los Angeles Poverty Department, Jeremy Robins/Echoes of Incarceration, Favianna Rodriguez, Paul Rucker, El Sawyer, jackie sumell, Shontina Vernon
- Funding: $50,000–$100,000 per fellow, total $775,000
- Culmination: presentation at Captiva, Florida residency campus
Entities
Artists
- Maria Gaspar
- The Graduates
- Titus Kaphar
- Los Angeles Poverty Department
- Jeremy Robins
- Echoes of Incarceration
- Favianna Rodriguez
- Paul Rucker
- El Sawyer
- jackie sumell
- Shontina Vernon
Institutions
- Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
Locations
- Captiva
- Florida
- United States