Lending & Grants

Through its own collection and stewardship of The Marty O’Brien Collection of American Art, the Foundation has over 1,100 works of art across various mediums available for lending. In order to inquire about or make a loan request, please send an email to info@obrienartfoundation.org.

The O’Brien Art Foundation provides qualified curators, scholars, and institutions with funding to further the advancement of American art through research, exhibitions, and publishing.

Applications for funding are reviewed on a rolling basis and awardees will be notified after a decision is made. Please check back for updates as the Foundation will periodically post open calls for proposals. In order to apply and be considered for funding as a charitable organization, please click and download the application form (downloadable pdf). If you are not a charitable organization and wish to apply for funding for projects that further the Foundation’s charitable mission, please contact us at info@obrienartfoundation.com. 

All decisions with respect to grants, funding and lending are in the full discretion of the Foundation.