The William A. Graham Artist Emergency Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in the memory of art dealer Bill Graham whose gallery supported and promoted local and regional artists.  Our mission is to provide financial assistance up to  $2000 to qualifying visual artists in crisis.  Emergencies include, but are not limited to: medical issues, theft, fire, or flood. The William A. Graham Artist Emergency Fund is the sole fund of its kind in Houston, and only one of a handful in the United States.

GOALS
To provide a lifeline to visual artists whose resources are limited. To enable visual artists to continue to pursue their livelihood.

WHY WE EXIST
The William A. Graham Artist Emergency Fund was founded by friends and relatives of the late art dealer, Bill Graham, to continue his legacy of support for visual artists. Prior to the founding of this Emergency Fund, there was nowhere local visual artists could turn to for money in times of crisis.

HOW WE ARE RUN
The William A. Graham Artist Emergency Fund is supported by contributions, 100% of which goes directly to artists in need. We have no paid staff. The Fund is run by an all volunteer Board of Directors comprised of artists, patrons, art professionals and other professionals. Board members serve on the following committees: Emergency Grant Review, Finance and Fundraising. We maintain this simplified from of administration because it is successful and entails virtually no expense.