FAQ
Art & Archives
Can the public see Robert 's work and other work held by the Foundation?
The best way to see work by is to check our Exhibitions listing and On View page.
I am doing research on Robert . How can I access the Foundation's archives?
Access to the Robert Archives, housed at the Foundation, is by appointment only. Learn more about the archives' collections and how to access.
I would like to purchase a work by or understand my work’s value. Who can I contact?
The is represented by the , , and .
I have a work that I'd like more information on. Who should I contact?
If you would like the exhibition history or a description of a particular artwork, please contact our Collections Manager Gina Guy at collections@rauschenbergfoundation.org. This is not an authentication of the work; rather, we can provide information on named works for reference purposes and to ensure accurate scholarship.
Does the authenticate or attribute works of art?
Neither the nor any of its affiliates authenticate or attribute artwork.
I would like to submit a work to the Robert Catalogue Raisonné. How can I learn more?
The Robert Catalogue Raisonné project is currently researching paintings and sculpture that date from 1948 to 1953. If you are an owner of an artwork by from this period, please return the completed submission form by mail or email to the address listed on the form.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to submit a form. All information will be kept confidential. Completing the form does not guarantee that the work will be included in the catalogue raisonné. For more information, visit the . Please write to cr@
Who do I contact to discuss including a artwork in an exhibition?
If you are a curator working on an exhibition and wish to include a piece held by the Foundation, please contact our Senior Director of Curatorial Affairs Julia Blaut at collections@rauschenbergfoundation.org.
Please include the following information:
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Name and/or description of artwork in which you are interested
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Name and description of exhibition
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Venue(s) and date(s) of exhibition
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All pertinent contact information
We will review each request and respond accordingly.
Who do I contact to use an image of a artwork?
All image requests for publication, scholarship and non-product-based commercial use should contact VAGA at s Rights Society: .
All media and press-related usage requests may be directed to info@rauschenbergfoundation.
Does the Foundation consider donating artwork to auctions or charity functions?
The Foundation does not donate artwork for auctions or charity events.
Grants
How can I apply for a Grant?
At this time there are no current or upcoming open calls for any grant programs. Open calls are the only way in which those interested may apply.
Residency
Can I apply to the Residency in Captiva?
The selection process for the Residency is by invitation only. At this time, there is no application process. Selectors, who represent cultural and artistic diversity, anonymously identify artists and other creative thinkers, emerging and recognized, from a variety of backgrounds, disciplines and geographies to create a diverse mix of participants for seven annual residencies.
Can I apply to the Foundation Archives Research Residency?
Yes, via an annual open call each fall. Applications for the Foundation Archives Research Residency are accepted from individuals of all disciplines that demonstrate a compelling need to use the Foundation archives in New York. Learn more about this residency.
What is the difference between the Residency in Captiva and the Foundation Archives Research Residency?
The Archives Research Residency and the Residency in Captiva are independent programs. The Archives Research Residency provides partial support exclusively for research onsite at the Foundation in New York and does not provide housing or space to create work. Residency in Captiva hosts artists of all disciplines from around the world to live, work, and create at Robert ’s former property on Captiva Island, Florida. Participation in one residency does not include participation in the other.