Support Our Work

A Blade of Grass is sustained by our community of supporters: artists, practitioners, cultural organizers, peer organizations, foundations, and individual donors who believe in the power of socially engaged art. We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributes expertise, funding, space, time, and other resources to advance our mission.

Foundation Partners

We are honored to work alongside our foundation partners: The Mellon Foundation, David Rockefeller Fund, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and Wagner Foundation, whose support allows us to amplify the work of socially engaged artists.

Artist Circle

We are grateful to our Artist Circle, an intentional community of artists who contributes to directly fund other artists through Field Funds. Artist Circle members include: Alice Sheppard, Alisha B. Wormsley, Brett Cook, Christine Sun Kim, Mary Mattingly, Mel Chin, Rick Lowe, Stephanie Dinkins, Tania Bruguera, and the Valerie J. Maynard Foundation. Their commitment reflects a profound understanding of what it means to support fellow artists.

Individual Donors & Community Support

Our work is made possible by individual donors at every level, from monthly sustainers to first-time contributors. Every gift, regardless of size, helps us stay nimble and responsive to artists' needs.

Special Acknowledgment

We extend our deep gratitude to Shelley Frost Rubin, whose vision and generosity established A Blade of Grass, and to Deborah Fisher, our founding Executive Director who led the organization through its formative first decade.

Make a Gift

Help support our work with a tax-deductible donation. We accept contributions online or by check.

Please reach out to us at info@abladeofgrass.org with any questions.

Checks can be mailed to: A Blade of Grass Fund, 51-02 21st Street, #4A Suite 129, Long Island City, NY 11101