ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG FOUNDATION, INC.
NEW YORK, NY

The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and advancing global understanding of the life and work of renowned artist Robert Rauschenberg. Established on November 25, 1991, with its core offices located at 381 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003, it plays a pivotal role in facilitating research by providing access to an extensive body of personal papers and studio records from both Rauschenberg's Florida and New York studios. The Foundation offers the Archives Research Travel Fund, granting scholars the opportunity to explore its comprehensive archives. This initiative supports researchers including historians, curators, artists, writers, poets, and educators by addressing financial barriers that may hinder access to these resources. The program has been recognized for fostering significant investigative use of Rauschenberg’s archival materials which are crucial in understanding his artistic influence across numerous postwar art movements. The Foundation also administers the Artist's Community Administrator Residency, designed to afford practicing artists working within community settings a creative haven over a period of two weeks. The residency supports professional development and interaction by providing essentials such as housing, meals, studio access, and equipment use. Under its current leadership with Christopher Rauschenberg serving as President and directors Karen Sutton and Michael Straus, the Foundation continues to champion philosophical explorations and educational endeavors aligned with Robert Rauschenberg's expansive artistic vision. For more details on their programs or to participate in their research opportunities, interested parties can visit their website at robertrauschenbergfoundation.com.