The Henry Moore Foundation was founded by Moore in 1977 to encourage appreciation of the visual arts, especially sculpture. Its responsibilities are preserving Moore's legacy at his Hertfordshire home and in exhibitions worldwide; funding exhibitions and research at the Henry Moore Institute; and awarding grants to arts organisations.
Henry Moore
Perry Green
The Foundation's headquarters are sited around the artist's historic home at Perry Green. This is also the base for research on Moore and the organisation of worldwide exhibitions from its collections. The house, gardens, studios and galleries are now closed for the winter but re-open from 1 April until 18 October 2009.
Henry Moore Institute
Leeds
The HMI in Leeds is known internationally for its wide-ranging programme. Its exhibitions vary from historic to contemporary sculpture, as does its active research programme. As well as managing a specialist library, the Institute curates the British sculpture and archive collections of Leeds Museums & Galleries.
Grants Programme Information
The Henry Moore Foundation Grants Programme has supported many hundreds of projects and exhibitions both in the UK and abroad. Last year alone it gave over £1 million in grants to projects that reflect the aims of the Foundation. The Grants Committee meets four times annually to consider applications.