We cultivate the study and appreciation of Joan Mitchell’s life and work while providing resources for visual artists.

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Apply by May 30 for a 2026 Residency at the Joan Mitchell Center

April 7, 2025

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Augustus Hoffman, a white man with dark blonde hair and a beard in a colorful tiger patterned shirt, works on an abstract sculpture made from various materials in a white walled studio with plywood floors and a tall window.
J.Renee works at a table cutting small scraps of painted paper in a studio filled with colorful artwork. She is a Black woman with medium skin tone, hair tucked into a black cap, wearing a paint splattered apron and glasses.

In the Studio: J.Renee

"My artwork style is reverse glass painting and interdisciplinary art. What you ...

Julie Mehretu sits in profile in front of a large, blurred abstract painting. She short, dark, curly hair, a medium light skin tone, and wears a navy button up shirt. A smaller abstract artwork with lines and shapes is visible on the wall.

Artists on Mitchell: Julie Mehretu

"Mitchell's work has always been there for me, since I was a young artist. She's...

Rupy C. Tut kneels on the floor of a attic space with skylight and slanted ceilings , holding a bowl and paintbrush, surrounded by large paintings leaning on the wall and laying on the floor. She is wearing a matching black and floral set, and is an Indian-American woman with medium skin tone and long dark hair pulled into a bun.

In the Studio: Rupy C. Tut

"My most important function as an artist is being a storyteller. In my work, the...

Our Vision

The Foundation supports research, scholarship, and exhibitions to ensure Joan Mitchell is widely recognized as a significant artist.

The Foundation’s grants, residencies, and related initiatives recognize artistic excellence and elevate a wide range of visual artists and practices. We work to actively expand the visual arts to better reflect the diverse world in which we live.

The Foundation serves as an evolving example and resource for how an artist’s generosity can impact future generations of artists.

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