We believe in the power of art and creativity to transform lives and build a better society.
Expression Foundation is dedicated to promoting art, culture and creativity in society. We work with children, communities and individuals to unlock their creative potential and bring positive change.
READ MOREWe empower individuals through access to art education and resources.
We preserve and promote our rich cultural heritage.
We build strong communities through collaboration.
We create meaningful programs that inspire creativity, preserve culture and empower communities.
Annual grants of $5,000–$50,000 for visual artists, musicians, writers, and performers. Applications open each spring with no restriction on medium or nationality.
Three-month creative residencies hosted in partner cities across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Housing, studio space, and stipend fully covered.
Partnering with public schools to embed arts education into the core curriculum. Trained 2,400 teachers last year across 18 countries.
A living digital archive of endangered folk traditions, oral histories, and indigenous art forms — free and open to all researchers and communities.
Pop-up galleries in non-traditional spaces — parks, hospitals, transit stations — bringing original artwork to over 2 million visitors annually.
Weekend and summer programs for youth ages 8–18 in painting, music, dance, film, and storytelling. Fully subsidized for qualifying families.
Celebrating creativity, culture and the impact of artistic expression.
Meet the passionate individuals driving Expression Foundation's vision forward.
Discover upcoming exhibitions, festivals, artist residencies and cultural initiatives.
A collective art exhibition celebrating cultural diversity and storytelling.
Funding opportunity for emerging artists and creative innovators.
Bringing together artists, scholars and cultural leaders.
Music, dance, theatre and creative workshops for everyone.
A collective art exhibition celebrating cultural diversity and storytelling.
Funding opportunity for emerging artists and creative innovators.
Bringing together artists, scholars and cultural leaders.
Music, dance, theatre and creative workshops for everyone.
