The Current Arts Foundation (TCAF) and The Current Selection move as two currents in confluence. TCAF, our 501(c)(3), carries the public mission—supporting current artists through programming, visibility, and cultural access. The Current Selection, our for-profit publishing and marketplace arm, produces books, editions, and select art offerings that create genuine earning pathways for artists.

Together, they form an intentional structure, formed so that artists may thrive culturally, economically, and within the flow of a contemporary creative corporation.

CAF is committed to creating an equitable and scalable business framework where artists can thrive without reliance on traditional gatekeepers. By fostering industry-wide collaboration between artists, collectors, institutions, and brands, we ensure long-term value creation for all stakeholders.

CAF is inspired by the radical vision of Alfred Stieglitz and his 291 Gallery, who transformed American art by championing avant-garde artists and fostering intellectual discourse.

We believe artists deserve the full value of their original work. Commissions range between 0-30%. Our role is to support, elevate, and create opportunities.

Executive Director: Ashley Frey

Creative Director: Lesny JN Felix

Art Director: Felipe Godinez

Partner & Filmmaker: Samuel Abelow

General Inquiries: hello@currentarts.org

The Current Arts Foundation (TCAF) is a 501(c)(3) based in New York City dedicated to elevating current artists through publishing, exhibitions, and community engagement. Our mission is to make living artists financially and professionally sustainable by reimagining the relationship between art, patronage, and public access.

Ways to Support

• Patron Circle Join Us to directly fund artist projects and publications.
• Partnerships & Sponsorships Contact Us to explore collaboration.
• Grants & Foundations Get in Touch to discuss aligned funding.

Your support directly enables artist production, which creates value and sustains the ecosystem.

We’re interested in art and experiences with a focus on diverse and diasporic voices.

We welcome artists who wish to organize and promote their work. We welcome collectors, curators, and patrons of culture, who wish to contribute to a piece of an artist's story. 

All requests for information may be sent to hello@currentarts.org.