Welcome

The Foundation for Self-Taught American Artists is dedicated to the production, acquisition, promotion, and distribution of documentary films and offers this engaging and dynamic website to educate and inspire our growing audience of diverse communities.

Most self-taught American artists have come from very humble backgrounds. Their resonant stories demonstrate that artistic achievement can be found in unexpected places.

Use the tabs above to explore the site and learn more about American visual artists whose evocative work expands our thinking, challenges our perceptions, and stirs our passions.

Molly Dougherty, Executive Director | email
Foundation for Self-Taught American Artists
30 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-4196
215.979.1155