VIA Art Fund
Artists and WritersMassachusetts, United States2-10 Employees
VIA Art Fund is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes art patrons as partners to support ambitious contemporary art initiatives. It funds a range of activities, including the production of new works, exhibitions, large-scale public installations, curatorial research, symposia, and related publications, with an emphasis on projects presented beyond traditional exhibition spaces. By directly partnering with artists, curators, and cultural institutions worldwide, the fund aims to advance artistic production, thought leadership, and public engagement within the contemporary visual arts sector. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, VIA Art Fund was founded in 2012 and operates as a small, collaborative actor in the arts funding landscape. It accepts grant proposals from artists, curators, cultural organizations, and biennials to support the creation, dissemination, and institutional acquisition of new works and ideas, including projects that exist outside conventional galleries and museums. It maintains a small staff and engages in international collaborations to connect supporters with cultural producers.