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The Rising Waters Confab Open Studio, May 27, 2015

Rising Waters Confab: Rauschenberg Residency 12


The Rising Waters Confab, held at the Rauschenberg Residency (April 27–May 29, 2015), was inspired by Robert Rauschenberg’s lifelong belief in the power of collaboration and the poten

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Fort Myers, Florida, 1980 (detail)

Philanthropy in Action


After a highly competitive process, in which nearly 500 organizations applied to the foundation’s call for proposals, nine organizations have been identified to receive support through the

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Earth Day, 1970

The 45th Anniversary of Earth Day Inspires a Tribute to Robert Rauschenberg’s Lifelong Commitment to Environmental Activism


The protection of the planet has been central to the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation’s mission since its founding by the artist in 1990.

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Photos: Sage Sohier

THE CONCLUSION OF RAUSCHENBERG RESIDENCY 11


During his residency, Tijuana-based artist Marcos Ramirez printed the front page of a different international newspaper each day for thirty-three days and screen-printed imagery that he had photographed around Captiva.

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Photo: Attributed to Steve Paxton

Philanthropy in Action


After a highly competitive process, in which more than 600 artists applied to the foundation’s call for proposals, the inaugural cohort of Artist as Activist Fellows, as well as Travel and Research Grantees, has been selected. Four artists and two artist collectives will rec

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Presidents Day honored with First Lady Michelle Obama and former Vice President Walter Mondale

Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Executive Director Christy MacLear joined First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House on Tuesday, February 10, to celebrate the installation of Rauschenberg’s 

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