The Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation is a New York City based foundation focusing on art, social justice and civic life in New York City and the Himalayas.[1] It was established in 1995 with Evelyn Rich as the first Executive Director. Following her 2004 departure, she was succeeded by Bruce Payne (2004-2013), Alexander Gardner (2013-2016) and Sara Reisman (2016-2021).[2]
The Rubins are art collectors whose primary projects are The 8th Floor and the Rubin Museum of Art, both located within a building owned by Donald Rubin in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.[3][4] They launched an Art and Social justice grant program in 2015 following Sara Reisman's hiring.[5][6] Among their other initiatives is a Queens College masters program called SPQ that focuses on social justice in the practice of art.[7]
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- ^ "About". Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ Gorce, Tammy La (3 November 2012). "Indian Images Reflect the Present". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ Massello, David (3 May 2013). "In praise of revolution". Financial Times. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ Steadman, Ryan (17 August 2015). "Rubin Foundation Unveils New Grant". Observer. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ Scher, Robin (26 January 2017). "The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation Awards Social Justice Grants to 47 New York Arts Organizations". ARTnews.com. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ Haleblian, Anna Carolin (17 September 2018). "Social Practice Queens Combines Art and Social Action in Unique Graduate Programs". Hyperallergic. Retrieved 28 September 2021.