Calder Foundation
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosNew York, United States11-50 Employees
The Calder Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on the collection, exhibition, preservation, and interpretation of Alexander Calder’s art and archives. Based in New York City, the foundation serves researchers, scholars, and museum audiences by maintaining a dedicated archive and presenting Calder’s work through exhibitions and programs. It operates within the museums, historical sites, and zoos sector, contributing to the field by safeguarding Calder’s material and providing access to primary resources for study. In addition to its core curatorial and preservation activities, the foundation has engaged in partnerships that expand its reach, such as collaborations with nearby cultural institutions. The organization continues to build and share a comprehensive resource on Calder, including an online research archive that makes photographs, documents, and works related to the artist freely accessible to the public.