A BLADE OF GRASS FUND

A Blade of Grass Fund specializes in the administration and execution of socially engaged art initiatives. Their core capabilities include managing residency programs for socially engaged artists, overseeing national fellowship programs for social practice artists, and commissioning community-focused art projects. Additionally, the organization possesses expertise in knowledge building, specifically through the development of toolkits designed to facilitate effective partnerships between artists and municipal governments. The organization works exclusively with the National Endowment for the Arts, where they maintain a long-term relationship focused on the intersection of artistic practice and social engagement. Their work for the agency centers on providing professional development opportunities for artists and creating frameworks for civic-artistic collaboration.