about

Art21 was founded in 1997 with the belief that contemporary visual art is of real interest and value to a broad audience. By making contemporary art more accessible through public television and the Internet, Art21 affords an intimate encounter with contemporary art and the people who make it, encouraging creative thinking and self-expression.

Art21
286 Spring Street, Suite 405
New York, NY 10013

mission & vision

A nonprofit organization, Art21's mission is to increase knowledge of contemporary art, ignite discussion, and inspire creative thinking by documenting artists at work and in their own words. Contemporary American visual art makes an important contribution to our national...

Art21 Projects

Art21 produces the Emmy-nominated PBS Series Art:21 -- Art in the Twenty-First Century, as well as books, internet-based resources, and public programs presenting artists at work and in their own words. What makes Art21 a bold new endeavor...

awards

Art21 has won numerous awards and has been widely honored and recognized by esteemed organizations in both the art and entertainment communities. In addition to receiving multiple industry awards, Art21 has been invited to numerous film festivals and art education conferences

staff

Art21's small staff is responsible for the creation of the series, as well as the related educational resources and public programs that reach millions each year.

board

Art21 is governed by a Board of Trustees that provides guidance and oversight for the organization's programs and activities.

advisory councils

Art21 works with professionals in curatorial, education, and humanities fields who provide guidance and advice on Art21’s various projects.

terms of use

Access to and use of the Art21 Site and all content thereon are subject to the following terms and conditions. Please carefully read this Site Copyright Notice and Terms of Use as well as the Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference, and is accessed by clicking...

privacy policy

The privacy of the users of our Art21 website, located at www.art21.org ("Art21 Site "), is important to Art21, Inc. (“Art21”). Art21 does not collect personal information about you, such as name, address, phone number or e-mail address, unless you voluntarily and knowingly...

contact us

Art21 welcomes your comments and questions.