Romare Bearden Foundation
Artists and WritersNew York, United States2-10 Employees
The Romare Bearden Foundation, established in 1990, is devoted to preserving and celebrating the legacy of the influential African-American artist Romare Bearden. Based in New York City, the foundation supports creativity and scholarship through programs that engage aspiring artists, emerging scholars, and educators, and it sustains Bearden’s impact on art and culture through exhibitions, educational initiatives, and a Digital Catalogue Raisonné. Operating within the artists and writers sector, the foundation positions itself as a cultural and educational resource that advances understanding of Bearden’s work and broader artistic contributions. With a compact organizational footprint, it combines curatorial activities with initiatives that foster research and access to Bearden’s oeuvre, inviting continued exploration of his significance in 20th-century American art.