Kevin Workman Foundation

Fueling the Popular Arts

The Kevin Workman Foundation (KWF) uplifts and inspires communities and individuals by cultivating appreciation for, and talent in, the field of visual arts. We seek to discover, develop, share, and educate with Kevin Workman’s enthusiastic words of discovery:

You’ve Got To Check This Out!

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Our Programs

We engage current and future generations of creative communities through sponsorship and educational programs.

Daria Aksenova, our sponsored artist from 2023, in her booth.

The Sponsorship Program

KWF selects the best rising-star visual artists and sponsors them to exhibit fresh and unusual work at a major popular arts convention. There they can display, sell, and promote their work and network with other creators and industry professionals.

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The Educational Program

Working with experienced partners,KWF Inspires future artists by connecting mentors with at-risk and under-served children to present opportunities to learn various techniques and skills in the popular visual arts.

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