A Blade of Grass backs artists whose work advances social change. We checked in with new executive director Lu Zhang to discuss her career trajectory, key priorities in her new role and more.
Read MoreSurging demands for racial justice are shining a light on inequities across society, including the arts sector, where only a small fraction of funding goes to artists of color. Grantmakers at the intersection of arts and justice offer ways forward.
Read MoreGeorge Floyd's death and protests that followed have galvanized artists across the country in support of racial justice. We check in with major U.S. arts funders to see how they are backing art emerging in this historic moment.
Read MoreThe popular field of socially engaged art is experiencing growing pains. A Blade of Grass Executive Director Deborah Fisher talks about the field’s evolution and how artists and organizations can access untapped sources of funding.
Read MoreIn 2011, Shelley Frost Rubin began laying the groundwork for one of art philanthropy's hottest funding areas with the formation of A Blade of Grass, which recently announced its 2018 fellows for Socially Engaged Art.
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