The George Sugarman Foundation, Inc.

The George Sugarman Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 2001 to honor the legacy and wishes of George Sugarman, a prolific American artist known for his innovative sculptures and commitment to supporting emerging artists.

History

George Sugarman (1912–1999) was a groundbreaking artist who pioneered pedestal-free sculpture and experimented extensively with vividly painted metal sculptures. Throughout his career, Sugarman was dedicated to the well-being and development of young, innovative artists. Prior to his passing, he included in his will provisions for the establishment of The George Sugarman Foundation, Inc. to carry out this mission.

Foundation Work

From its inception until 2008, the George Sugarman Foundation awarded grants to emerging visual artists across the United States. The focus was on artists whose work displayed conceptual innovation and promise. Grant recipients included artists from various disciplines, with the foundation supporting over 50 artists during its active grant period. Since 2009, the foundation has shifted its focus to fulfilling Sugarman's wish to donate his artwork to American institutions, museums, and universities, ensuring that his legacy continues through these contributions.

Grant Recipients

Some notable recipients of grants from the George Sugarman Foundation include:

• 2001: Joan Bankemper, Paula Busch, Steve "Pablo" Davis, Helene Lhote, Marsha Rich, Paul Salscheider, Harry Simpson, Mark Taylor, Marvin Werlin.
• 2002: Romolo Del Deo, Cynthia K. Evans, Darlys Ewoldt, Jan Frank, Edgar Jerins, Caspar Henselmann, Nathan Horner, China Marks, Susan Matthews, Phyllis Gay Palmer, Jerry Dane Sanders, Eric B. Semelroth, Julie Orsini Shakher.
• 2003: Sachiko Akiyama, Timothy Blum, Holly Boruck, Anne Boysen, Matt Brackett, Virginia Bryant, Shaila Christofferson, Edith Dakovic, Pamela Dodds, Theresa Durand, Emily Ehmer, Keina Davis Elswick, Mara Held, Kathleen Holmes, Michael J. Kane, Jarmo Karjalainen, Biganess Livingstone, Nestor Madalengoitia, Mario Naves, Chris Piazza, Betty Schoenberg, Diane Van der Zanden, Alex Walker.
• 2006: Cynthia Consentino, Meghan Cox, Fletcher Crossman, Joan Green, Caspar Henselmann, Jasmine Hernandez, Dale Horstman, Elizabeth Insogna, Edgar Jerins, Joe Kight, Valeri Larko, Geoffrey Laurence, Nina Levy, China Marks, Greg Mueller, Brian Owens, Joyce Polance, Kirstine Reiner, Jane Richlovsky, Lynn Sures, Lois Teicher, Cary Wiegand, Don Williams.
• 2007: Sophia Ainslie, Marlene Aron, Laura N. Atkinson, Becca Bernstein, Aaron Morgan Brown, Crystal Z. Campbell, Ke-Hsin Jenny Chi, Morgan Craig, Sherri Dahl, Alicia DeBrincat CV, Donna Dodson, Keina Davis Elswick, Michael Fitts, Norma Greenwood, Nathaniel Christopher Hester, Lynn Irene Jadamec, Anna Kipervaser, Todd Kurtzman, John Lambert, Anna Lee-Hoelzle, Cathy Lees, Chris Leib, Pamela Matsuda-Dunn, Daniel McCormick, Jim Morris, Arny Nadler, Sarah Wallace Petruziello, Gary Lee Price, Michele Ramirez, Lorna J. Ritz, Darrell Keith Roberts, Dasha Shkurpela, Rene Smith, Gary Haven Smith, Margot Spindelman, Julia Stratton, Suzanne Stryk, Willem Volkersz, Christina Anne West, Holly Jennifer Wong.
• 2008: John E. Stallings.

Conclusion

The George Sugarman Foundation, Inc. continues to honor Sugarman's legacy by supporting the arts and ensuring his innovative works are shared with the public through donations to various institutions. The foundation's work reflects Sugarman's dedication to artistic innovation and his commitment to fostering a vibrant and creative community of emerging artists.