How This Philanthropist Hopes To Boost Mid-Career Women Artists

The transcript discusses the anonymous grant program initiated by Susan Unterberg, which has supported 240 women artists with $6 million since 1996. The grant targets midcareer women artists, a group often overlooked in the art world. Unterberg chose anonymity to focus on the artists rather than herself. The grant has significantly impacted artists like Elia Alba and Amy Segal, providing financial support and validation. Despite improvements, women artists still face challenges, with only 11% of museum art purchases being by women. Unterberg emphasizes the need for women to speak out and hopes for a future where her grant is less necessary.

What was the primary motivation behind Susan Unterberg's anonymous grant program?

• To gain personal recognition

• To support midcareer women artists

• To promote her own artwork

• To establish a new art gallery

How did Elia Alba describe her reaction to receiving the grant?

• She started to cry

• She was surprised and confused

• She immediately planned a vacation

• She felt indifferent

What broader issue does Elia Alba mention that affects women artists?

• Excessive financial support

• Overabundance of opportunities

• Ageism in the art world

• Lack of creativity

What type of work does Amy Segal focus on in her artistic practice?

• Ceramics

• Traditional painting

• Digital art

• Photography, sculpture, and performance

How does Amy Segal plan to use the grant money?

• To pay collaborators and invest in materials

• To buy a new car

• To travel the world

• To open a new studio

What percentage of art bought by museums is created by women artists, according to the transcript?

• 50%

• 25%

• 11%

• 75%

What does Susan Unterberg hope for the future of women artists?

• That they will focus on traditional art forms

• That the need for her grant will decrease

• That they will need more grants

• That they will be less boisterous