Pollock-Krasner Foundation

For over three decades, the Pollock-Krasner Foundation has supported active artists on an international scale. Established in 1985 through the generosity of Lee Krasner—one of the leading painters of American Abstract Expressionism in the 20th century—the Foundation is a leader in providing resources to both emerging and established artists. To date, the Pollock-Krasner Foundation has awarded more than 5,100 grants to professional artists and organizations in 80 countries, totaling over 90 million dollars.

Through its individual artist grants, the Foundation provides financial support to enable artists to create new work, purchase materials, rent studio space, prepare exhibitions, attend residencies, and cover living expenses—allowing them to better dedicate themselves to their art. The Foundation also offers grants to organizations that work directly with artists, such as museums and galleries, funding exhibitions and artist residency programs. In addition, the Foundation supports exhibitions and research related to the works of Krasner and Pollock.

The Foundation also recognizes artistic excellence through two special awards: the Lee Krasner Award and the Pollock Prize for Creativity. The Lee Krasner Awards are granted in recognition of a lifetime of artistic achievement. In 2016, the Foundation launched the Pollock Prize for Creativity, awarded to an outstanding artist whose work embodies a high level of creativity and exemplifies the impact of art on individuals and society. In 2025, the Pollock-Krasner Foundation will celebrate its 40th anniversary.