THE VISION

The James Howell Foundation fosters the legacy of James Howell’s life, work, and philosophy. In his life and work, Howell dedicated himself to the concept that art is a vehicle for harmony and enlightenment. The foundation supports art professionals who embrace the same optimism, determination, dedication, and focus that Howell exemplified in his art.

Open by appointment.
Contact us: info@jameshowellfoundation.org

TEAM

Laura Bardier, Executive Director
Asia Szczepanowska, Office Manager
Lisette Morris, Curatorial Assistant

Advisory Board

D Joy Howell, President
Deborah Berke
Robert Rosen
Jason Mesiarik
Susan Kempin
Sandorf Kempin
Victoria Sanbunaris
Lilly Wei

THE MISSION

The James Howell Foundation strives to honor James Howell's legacy and his unique approach to art through the support of various projects. The foundation has two main program lines.

One line focuses on philanthropic initiatives that empower art professionals, curators, and artists. The foundation believes that art is knowledge and crucial to the ongoing search for awareness and understanding. It supports curatorial research that embraces science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. The foundation offers a curatorial grants to independent, not-for-profit, museum-affiliated curators who embrace thoughtful challenges and work through the creative process.

The other program line serves the community by increasing public access to James Howell's work and archives. To achieve this goal, the foundation has initiated a gift/purchase program that places artworks in appropriate institutions, a program that subsidizes the loan and exhibitions of Howell's artworks, and an in-depth website that allows access to James Howell's artistic practice. The foundation to foster interdisciplinary study at college and university museums through these efforts.