Thank you for joining Art for Justice Fund celebrates Julie Mehretu and The Art of Ending Mass Incarceration

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Darren Walker asks Julie Mehretu to describe her artistic practice during a live interview. Photo by Erin Baiano.
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The online event, Art for Justice Celebrates Julie Mehretu and the Art of Ending Mass Incarceration, took place on May 26. Julie debuted the massive canvas she generously donated to benefit the Fund’s grantee partners. The painting is being auctioned via Artsy (ends June 10). One hundred percent of proceeds will directly support the artists and advocates who are transforming the criminal legal system to secure a safe and healthy future for all.

The event featured conversations with Julie, Agnes Gund and Darren Walker; a performance by Grammy-Award winner, Rhiannon Giddens; and a thoughtful exchange between artist Sherrill Roland and justice advocate Syrita Steib.
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Grantee partners Syrita Steib and Sherrill Roland share ideas about using art and advocacy to change harmful narratives and create empathy in order to end mass incarceration.
Art for Justice is grateful to the donors, artists and institutions that contribute to the Fund. Much appreciation to Julie’s studio team, our event production partners, CMYK ([link removed]) , and to Artsy for their hard work. Special thanks to the staff at Marian Goodman Gallery for their endless labor and love. Here are links to the auction site ([link removed]) and the event program ([link removed]) .

For more information, email us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) , visit our website at www.artforjusticefund.org and follow us at @Art4JusticeFund. Please support the extraordinary grantee partners who are galvanizing change and making a difference.
Fund board members Darren Walker, Agnes Gund and Catherine Gund celebrate with Julie. Photo by Erin Baiano

Art for Justice Fund was founded in 2017 by Agnes Gund to end mass incarceration in the United States and the racism that drives it. This initiative, which will conclude in 2023, has already disbursed $90 million to radically reimagine and build a future of shared safety. To date, Art for Justice has made grants to 200+ artists, advocates and organizations.

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