Desire Art Foundation identifies and supports a small cohort of exceptional artists — developing their cultural and market presence through exhibitions, publications, programming, and patron support. The best of them enter Desire Art Capital.
Desire Art Foundation exists to identify a small cohort of remarkable artists and help cultivate their cultural and market presence through exhibitions, publications, programming, and patron support.
By providing artists with visibility, resources, and genuine community engagement, the Foundation develops both the recognition and the broader market for their work — creating the conditions for long-term artistic and commercial growth.
The Foundation and Capital are deeply connected: artists who demonstrate exceptional development through the Foundation may be selected to enter Desire Art Capital, where investors can participate in their curated collections.
A small cohort of remarkable artists selected each year through portfolio, statement, and exhibition history.
Exhibitions, publications, programming, and patron community — building cultural presence and market recognition.
Collector introductions, press, strategic placements — developing the broader market for each artist's work.
Selected Foundation artists enter Desire Art Capital, where investors acquire a share of their curated collections.
Identifies and supports a small cohort of remarkable artists — cultivating their cultural and market presence through exhibitions, publications, programming, and patron support.
You are hereSelected Foundation artists enter Desire Art Capital, where investors acquire a percentage share of curated collections. Proceeds distributed as works sell — artist, investor, and platform aligned.
Visit Desire Art Capital ↗Patron Circle members provide the direct funding that makes the Foundation's work possible. In return, they receive privileged access to artists, works, and programming that cannot be purchased anywhere else.
Example budget with 10 patrons × $10,000 = $100,000
Contributions may be made directly or through a donor-advised fund. Desire Art Foundation is structured to accept charitable contributions. Please consult your financial advisor regarding tax treatment.
Five artists selected for the inaugural Desire Art Foundation cohort. Each receives a direct stipend, exhibition support, and access to the full Desire ecosystem.
Large-scale oil paintings exploring memory and ancestral landscape through abstracted figuration. Based in Brooklyn, NY.
Functional and sculptural ceramic works blending Korean folk tradition with minimalist contemporary form. Based in Los Angeles.
Hand-pulled lithographs and relief prints examining the politics of borders, bodies, and belonging. Based in Chicago.
Single-channel video works documenting ritual, labor, and informal economies across the MENA region. Based in New York.
Cast bronze and found material sculptures exploring femininity, myth, and material transformation. Based in Atlanta.
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Patron Circle members receive invitations to all Foundation programming. Events are intimate, curated, and designed to build genuine connections between patrons, artists, and collectors.
Private access to five artist studios across Brooklyn and Manhattan. Small group, guided by Rachel Giadolor. Patrons only.
Patron Circle OnlyPreview evening for the 2025 cohort group exhibition. Works available for acquisition. Collector introductions facilitated.
Exhibition OpeningIntimate dinner with two Foundation artists and a guest curator. Limited to 12 guests. Patron Circle and invited collectors.
Intimate GatheringThe Foundation's annual gathering celebrating artists, patrons, and the year's work. Works available. New cohort announced.
Annual EventFacilitated introduction between Foundation artists and a curated group of active collectors. Presentation and reception.
Collector AccessEach cohort artist presents new work from the year's production. Catalog released. Patron impact report distributed.
Year-End ProgramApplications for the 2026 Desire Art Foundation cohort are now open. We select 5–10 artists annually based on artistic merit, professional readiness, and alignment with the Foundation's mission.
Selected artists receive direct financial stipends, exhibition production support, catalog documentation, programming access, and a potential pathway to Desire Art Capital.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. All submissions receive a response within 3 weeks.
Whether you're interested in joining the Patron Circle, learning more about our artists, or exploring how Desire Art Foundation fits into your philanthropic giving, we're happy to talk.
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Patron Circle Member · 2025 Cohort
Large-scale oil paintings exploring memory and ancestral landscape through abstracted figuration.
Functional and sculptural ceramic works blending Korean folk tradition with minimalist contemporary form.
Hand-pulled lithographs examining the politics of borders, bodies, and belonging.
Single-channel video works documenting ritual, labor, and informal economies across the MENA region.
Cast bronze and found material sculptures exploring femininity, myth, and material transformation.
"Sarah — thank you for your continued support. The Spring Studio Visits are confirmed for April 12. You'll receive a full itinerary by April 5. We're so excited to share what this cohort has been building."
Rachel Giadolor · March 28, 2025Desire Art Foundation · 2025 Cohort
Large-scale oil paintings exploring memory and ancestral landscape through abstracted figuration. Her practice draws from oral traditions, material culture, and the ongoing negotiations of diasporic identity.
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