The Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation fosters the legacy of Dorothy Gillespie’s life and work.

The Foundation supports artists, initiatives, and institutions that embody the same innovative, inclusive multidisciplinary approach that Dorothy Gillespie exemplified in both her art and philanthropic endeavors.

Art & Education Grants

Rutgers University Dorothy M. Gillespie Papers Digital Project
The Women in the Arts Foundation Speaker Series
Artemis Journal
Limbitless Solutions
Taubman Museum of Art
Orlando Museum of Art
DeLand Museum of Art
Dance Foundation Birmingham
Dreams Center for Arts Education
Tennessee Arts Academy
Delaware Valley Arts Alliance
Nyack Library Visual Arts Programs
The Arts Council of Rockland
Rockland Center for the Arts:RoCA
SuffrageForward
Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Gallery
Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center
Women's Caucus for the Arts

Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation Endowment for the Arts

University of Central Florida

Art Scholarships

Roanoke College
Hollins University
Radford University
Maryland Institute College of Art
Caldwell University 
Niagara University 
University of Arkansas 
University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Birmingham. Southern College

Art Studio Internship/Residency

Radford University, 
James Madison University
Birmingham Southern College
University of Central Florida

Art Donations

NYC Montefiore Hospital 
Children’s Hospital of Alabama
Orlando Health
GLOW Academy
Caldwell University
Cape Fear Community College
University of Central Florida
Radford Early Learning Center
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Johnson City Medical Center
Carilion Clinics Roanoke
Roanoke Public Library
The Arc Rockland

Art on Loan

Roanoke Public Library
Jawonio
BRIDGES
New Hanover Arboretum
Glencoe Museum
Casselberry City Hall
SoBo Art Gallery
Orange County Administration
Nyack Public Library
Wilson Performing Arts Center
Orlando Health Horizon West
Dr. Phillips Performing Art Center
Joe Raso Hospice Residence
Rockland Center for the Arts
Edward Hopper House

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