Philanthropic Partnership

Philanthropy that moves at
the speed of culture.

Enter your details to access the Open Universe Foundation Deck — our overview for foundations and major donors investing in the long-term health of the arts ecosystem.

Your information is never shared.

Please enter your name and a valid email address.

Foundation / Program Image

Philanthropic Partnership

Foundation
Giving

A direct line to artists, institutions, and the communities art builds.

Miami · New York · Basel

Foundation Deck

The Challenge

Arts philanthropy is at
an inflection point.

Traditional grant structures move slowly. Artists need sustained relationships, not one-year awards. Open Universe is built to bridge this gap — connecting philanthropic capital directly to long-term artist and institutional support.

150+
Progressive studios nationwide
0
Dedicated museums for this field
Now
Infrastructure being built for the first time
Foundation

The Model

Unrestricted,
relationship-based support.

  • Multi-year artist fellowships
  • Institutional partnership funds
  • Curatorial residencies
  • Named programs and endowments
  • Commissioned publications and archives
Artist / Program Image
Foundation

Legacy

Named programs.
Lasting legacy.

Named Fellowships
Multi-year support for artists carrying your foundation's name
Endowed Residencies
Permanent programs structured for generational impact
Commissioned Publications
Critical texts and documentation in the permanent record
Foundation

Accountability

Transparent reporting,
measurable outcomes.

Annual program reports, artist documentation, institutional impact studies, and grantee convenings — designed to satisfy foundation governance requirements at every scale, from seed grants to endowments.

A conversation about legacy.

Foundation

Open Universe

Build what does
not yet exist.

hello@openuniverse.art
theopenuniverse.com

Miami · New York · Basel

Foundation Deck