Artists supporting
The Artists’ Legacy Foundation
stewards estates,
promotes new scholarship,
and awards outstanding artists.
learn more about our mission
The Artist Award
Our $25,000 award is given annually
to an outstanding painter or sculptor.
Congratulations to Marie Watt,
2024 Artist Award Recipient
Join an online conversation with Marie Watt and Dr. Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander on Thursday, October 17 at 4 pm PDT / 7 pm EDT
Marie Watt, Singing Everything: Crescendo (Flood), 2023, reclaimed wool blankets, tin jingles, embroidery floss, and thread, 102 x 144 inches. Embroidered in sewing circles at the Whitney Museum of American Art, March 8-12, 2022. Photo: Kevin McConnell. Image courtesy of the artist.
Your legacy,
your way
Learn how the Foundation manages estates
and promotes deeper understanding
of Legacy Artists.
What is a Legacy Artist?
Legacy Artists donate their artwork and archives
to the Foundation for posthumous management.
Our first Legacy Artist is Viola Frey. Read about her art and life here.
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Events & Exhibitions
2023 Artist Award online program
Watch a recording of the online program featuring 2023 Artist Award recipient Jaune Quick-to-See Smith in conversation with Squeak Carnwath.
Public Program: The Art of Viola Frey
On January 20, 2024, the Palm Springs Art Museum hosted a conversation between ALF co-director Cynthia de Bos and artist Tony Marsh.
Unpacking Our Stories, Episode 1: Viola Frey
Fabric Workshop and Museum hosted a panel discussion on Viola Frey featuring Glenn Adamson, Cynthia de Bos, Woody De Othello, and Mary Anne Friel. Watch the recording on YouTube.