Mapping the Field: Suggest a Listing

The Joan Mitchell Foundation is building a Legacy Field Map — a directory of organizations contributing to visual arts legacy stewardship across the United States.

A map of the continental USA with 100+ map markers dotted around the country

Help us map the field!

By adding your organization and others you know—and sharing this project with your network—you become part of a collaborative, ever-expanding resource for artists and practitioners seeking information about legacy practices, and for professionals and organizations working to connect, learn from, and strengthen each other locally, regionally, and nationally.

Because legacy work is as multi-faceted as it is particular, this repository is designed to evolve through ongoing contributions and shared stewardship—a living step toward sustaining an ecosystem of care for future generations. It is a starting point, not a fixed list, and its value grows with the community behind it.

Eligibility

We are currently accepting submissions from nonprofit, publicly funded, and/or noncommercial organizations, entities, institutions, collectives, and community groups whose work aligns with artist legacy stewardship. All submissions are carefully reviewed and curated to ensure the directory remains a focused and useful resource for the field.

Cookies & Data Collection

The Legacy Field Map uses a form where personal data is voluntarily provided by the user for a specific, stated purpose: to increase visibility and promote connection and exchange among nonprofit and government-funded legacy stewardship organizations, collectives, and projects. Any information submitted through this form is used solely for that purpose, and we do not sell or share this data with third parties. We will confirm the accuracy of listings directly with the relevant organization before publishing a listing to the Legacy Field Map.

Otherwise, our website only uses necessary cookies to support browsing, site performance, and analytics, and does not collect personal data from site visitors.

Questions about the Legacy Field Map or eligibility? Reach out to Sarah Dhobhany at [email protected].