Woodman Family Foundation

The Woodman Family Foundation is a private foundation established by the artists Betty Woodman (1930–2018) and George Woodman (1932–2017) during their lifetimes. It is dedicated to stewarding the artistic legacies of Betty, George, and their daughter, the photographer Francesca Woodman (1958–1981). The Foundation maintains a substantial collection of artworks by each artist, spanning all periods and media, and makes these works available to museums, cultural institutions, scholars, and artists to further the appreciation and understanding of their work. It also places artworks in public collections, awards grants, and supports new scholarship through its archives. The Foundation is undertaking the preservation and cataloguing of the artists' extensive archives to make this information accessible for scholarly study. Its activities include collaborating on exhibitions and publications, and it maintains a website that serves as a resource for information about the three artists, including biographies, exhibition histories, bibliographies, and news about current and upcoming exhibitions.

The Woodman Family Foundation was established by Betty Woodman (1930–2018) and George Woodman (1932–2017) during their lifetimes. Betty and George met as young artists—Betty born Betty Abrahams—and married in 1953. They raised two children, Charles and Francesca, in a household of artists. Their daughter Francesca Woodman (1958–1981) became a noted photographer. The Foundation is dedicated to stewarding the artistic legacies of all three. It maintains a substantial collection of artworks by each artist, from all periods and media, which are made available to museums, cultural institutions, scholars, and artists. The Foundation places their artworks in public collections and makes grants. It is also undertaking the preservation and cataloguing of their extensive archives to make this information accessible for scholarly study. The Foundation collaborates on exhibitions and publications and supports new scholarship through its archives. Its website provides detailed information about the artists, including biographies, exhibition histories, and bibliographies, as well as news about current and upcoming exhibitions.

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2. 2About - The Woodman Foundationwoodmanfoundation.org
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