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Earth Day, 1970

The 45th Anniversary of Earth Day Inspires a Tribute to Robert Rauschenberg’s Lifelong Commitment to Environmental Activism


The protection of the planet has been central to the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation’s mission since its founding by the artist in 1990.

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Photo: Attributed to Steve Paxton

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After a highly competitive process, in which more than 600 artists applied to the foundation’s call for proposals, the inaugural cohort of Artist as Activist Fellows, as well as Travel and Research Grantees, has been selected. Four artists and two artist collectives will rec

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Renaissance Club begins planning a new project. Photo: Joe Rubino

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The Lab School of Washington, with support from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, presents The Power of Art Conference, April 16–18, 2015: This is Your Brain on Arts.

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SEED Summit 2014

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Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Hosts Grantees on Its Captiva Campus
Eighty-five nonprofit professionals from across the country join together at historic island residence

Beginning November 3, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation used its Captiva

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Photo: © The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation. Courtesy Art + Commerce

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New Grant Program, Calls for Proposals Addressing Climate Change 

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Rauschenberg returning to his studio after a junkyard trip. Captiva, Florida, 1982

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For nearly forty years, Robert Rauschenberg maintained a home and studio in Captiva, Florida.

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Designer Una Lee presents at the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Allied Media Conference. Photo: Ara Hawrani

Philanthropy in Action

Today, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation announced the launch of an open call for proposals for artists whose work intersects with activism.

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