October 01, 2021

“Monuments Must Change.” Mellon Examines Symbols of Power in the American Landscape

October 01, 2021/ Philip Rojc

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation backed a national monument audit to kick off its $250 million Monuments Project. The results are eye-opening, and raise plenty of questions for arts funders and for civil society at large.

December 02, 2020

Mellon Dedicated a Quarter-Billion Dollars to Monuments in the U.S. What's the Game Plan?

December 02, 2020/ Philip Rojc

Earlier this fall, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation announced a $250 million commitment to reshape the nation’s commemorative landscape. As its Monuments Project takes shape, here’s a closer look at how Mellon is tackling a contentious topic.