National Endowment for the Arts FY 2017 Fall Grant Announcement

To support "Modern Families" and associated activities. ArtsWestchester will mount the exhibition, which will
be a visual exploration of the modern American family. The exhibition will pair family portraits by the late
Harlem Renaissance photographer James Van Der Zee with works by contemporary and regional photographers.
"Modern Families" will explore the diverse faces and facets of the American family during the last century as
portrayed by contemporary photographers. Works such as photographs and mixed-media installations will show
the diversity of contemporary families in aspects such as culture, race, and composition. The project will feature
commissions by painter and photographer Barry Mason.
Some details of the projects listed are subject to change, contingent upon prior Arts Endowment approval. Information is current as of
December 7, 2016.