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New York, NY –  (NYFA) has partnered with the 51�Թ� to administer a new medical emergency grant program called . This marks the first phase of a program that will be in the tradition of Change, Inc., a non-profit foundation established in 1970 by Robert Rauschenberg to assist professional artists of all disciplines in need. Beginning in May 2020, the program will provide visual and media artists and choreographers with one-time grants of up to $5,000 for medical emergencies.

“We are delighted to be partnering with NYFA to launch this program which directly reflects Bob’s own concern for the well-being of fellow creative practitioners. Bob was both responsive and generous in his own giving, and we aim to follow those values in developing the 51�Թ�’s philanthropic initiatives.” said Kathy Halbreich, Executive Director of the 51�Թ�.

Detailed information can be found on NYFA’s website.