Arts and Culture

2024 Program Book: AEF Leadership Forum

Review the Program Book of 2020’s invitational symposium for artist-endowed foundation leaders, examining issues and innovations in practice and policy influencing the field, presented by AEFI and hosted by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

July 23, 2025

2022 Program Book: AEF Leadership Forum

Review the Program Book of 2020’s invitational symposium for artist-endowed foundation leaders, examining issues and innovations in practice and policy influencing the field, presented by AEFI and hosted by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

July 22, 2025

2025 Course Book: Seminar on Strategy for AEF Leaders

Review the Course Book of the sixth edition of the groundbreaking professional development program for artist-endowed foundation leaders, presented by AEFI and hosted by 500 Capp Street Foundation | David Ireland House; the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation; the Ellis-Beauregard Foundation; the Gordon Parks Foundation; and the Woodman Family Foundation.

July 22, 2025

Announcing the 2025 Graduates of AEFI’s Seminar on Strategy

The Aspen Institute Artist-Endowed Foundations Initiative Welcomes New Foundation Leaders

June 13, 2025

Urgent Calls to Action from the Local News Summit

This is a moment of urgency for journalists as the Trump administration attacks major news organizations and blocks access to reporters.

February 21, 2025
A photo of attendees at the 2025 Local News Summit.

Ten Podcasts Focused on Rural Community and Economic Development

Check out our roundup of ten podcasts highlighting important issues about and to rural communities and Native nations.

August 20, 2024

What the Winners Have to Say: The 2023 Reporting on AI Hall of Fame

Here’s what the winners of the 2023 Reporting on AI Hall of Fame have to say about the importance of good writing about AI.

May 16, 2024
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Aspen Institute Through the Lens: Daniel Bayer’s Photographic Legacy

Daniel Bayer’s artistic philosophy infuses his photography, which has been shaping the iconic tapestry of moments at the institute for the past two decades.  

April 26, 2024