Rethinking Artist Support: Collaboration and Shared Learning Shapes Grantmaking

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic forced grantmakers and funders nationwide to rethink their modes of support for artists. During this critical time, as part of a dedicated team of builders, Artist Relief was launched, a collaboration across arts organizations, geographies and disciplines, distributing over $23 million in emergency funds to over 4,000 artists. The launch was intentionally fast-paced, providing immediate and unrestricted support during a significant health and economic crisis and quickly setting a precedent for direct...