Frequently
Asked
Questions:

Q: I'm doing some research on Andy Warhol.
Does the Foundation have a library that I can use
or scholars I can consult?

A: No, the Foundation does not have research facilities. The best place to go for comprehensive information about Andy Warhol is the The Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Tel: 412-237-8300. For general information about the artist and his times, try bookstores and libraries in your area.

Q: Can the public see art works by Andy Warhol
that the Foundation currently owns?

A: No. The Foundation does not have a public exhibition space. Many of Warhol's works can be seen at museums and galleries throughout the United States and abroad. The largest single collection of his work is on display at
The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh.

Q: I'd like to use Warhol imagery in an advertisement or in
other commercial ways such as licensing merchandise.
How can I do this?

A: You can contact Michael Hermann, The Licensing Director at the Foundation, Tel: 212-387-7555, Fax: 212-387-7560.

Q: I'd like to reproduce several paintings by Andy Warhol
in a book that I'm writing. Can you tell me how I can get
permission to do this?

A: The Andy Warhol Foundation controls the copyright to Andy Warhol's artworks, regardless of who owns specific works of art. Anyone wishing to reproduce Warhol's work in a newspaper, book or research paper should contact the Warhol Foundation. Digital images of Warhol works can be acquired from Corbis at www.corbis.com. For transparencies of Warhol art work, contact Art Resource, Tel: 212-505-8700, Fax: 212-420-9286.

Q: Can I buy Andy Warhol-related merchandise, such
as T-shirts, posters, postcards, notecards, etc.
from the Foundation?

A: The Foundation does not sell these products directly, but does license the reproduction of Andy Warhol's work to merchandisers for use on various products. Potential producers of Warhol-related merchandise should contact Michael Hermann, the Foundation's Licensing Director at 212-387-7555. Individuals interested in purchasing Warhol-related products might want to contact the gift shop at The Andy Warhol Museum at 412-237-8300, which has an extensive line of items. You can also shop at the Museum's on-line store at The Warhol Store.

Q: Does the Warhol Foundation purchase art work by
Warhol or other artists?

A: No, but it does sell Andy Warhol's work to select museums, galleries and private collectors. Potential purchasers may call the foundation office at 212-387-7555 for further information.

Q: Does the Foundation accept gifts of Andy Warhol's
art works or memorabilia?

A: No, it does not. It is possible, however, that The Andy Warhol Museum, located in Pittsburgh, PA, would be interested in a gift. See above for contact information.

Q: I've heard that Andy Warhol was a filmmaker as well
as a painter and printmaker. How can I see his films?

A: The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA, shows his films on an ongoing basis. The Circulating Film Library of The Museum of Modern Art in New York City is the distributor of the films, and may be reached at Tel: 212-708-9530, or Fax: 212-708-9531. Scholars and other individuals interested in viewing Warhol's films may contact the Film Study Center at The Museum of Modern Art at 212-708-9614 to arrange screenings.

Q: I know The Andy Warhol Foundation gives
grants to arts organizations. Does it ever give grants
to individual artists?

A: The Foundation does not give grants directly to individuals. However, many of the grants that the Foundation gives to non-profit organizations directly furthers the work of individual artists. For example, the Foundation in the past has given money to non-profit organizations in different regions of the country that has been regranted to artists for new, experimental art projects. A good place for individual visual artists to find out about grant opportunities is Visual Artist Info Hotline, 800-232-2789, which operates Monday - Friday, 2-5 pm EST. Also see The Foundation Center and Creative Capital Foundation.

Q: Does The Andy Warhol Foundation give grants
to arts organizations outside New York City?

A: Yes. Non-profit arts organizations throughout the United States and abroad are eligible to receive grants from the Foundation. For information on how to apply, see Grant Guidelines.

Q: Can you tell me how much my Andy Warhol painting is
worth? What are the current selling prices of his art works?

A: The Andy Warhol Foundation does not appraise Andy Warhol's art work. If you want a professional appraisal, contact the appraisal department of Christie's (212-546-1000) or Sotheby's (212-606-7000) auction houses. Authentication of Andy Warhol's art works is available through The Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board.

For further help, you may address your query to: info@warholfoundation.org.

Above: Andy Warhol, Eggs. 1982.
All artwork ©2002 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

	Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I'm doing some research on Andy Warhol. Does the Foundation have a library that I can use or scholars I can consult? A: No, the Foundation does not have research facilities. The best place to go for comprehensive information about Andy Warhol is the The Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Tel: 412-237-8300. For general information about the artist and his times, try bookstores and libraries in your area.
Q: Can the public see art works by Andy Warhol that the Foundation currently owns? A: No. The Foundation does not have a public exhibition space. Many of Warhol's works can be seen at museums and galleries throughout the United States and abroad. The largest single collection of his work is on display at The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh.
Q: I'd like to use Warhol imagery in an advertisement or in other commercial ways such as licensing merchandise. How can I do this? A: You can contact Michael Hermann, The Licensing Director at the Foundation, Tel: 212-387-7555, Fax: 212-387-7560.
Q: I'd like to reproduce several paintings by Andy Warhol in a book that I'm writing. Can you tell me how I can get permission to do this? A: The Andy Warhol Foundation controls the copyright to Andy Warhol's artworks, regardless of who owns specific works of art. Anyone wishing to reproduce Warhol's work in a newspaper, book or research paper should contact the Warhol Foundation. Digital images of Warhol works can be acquired from Corbis at www.corbis.com. For transparencies of Warhol art work, contact Art Resource, Tel: 212-505-8700, Fax: 212-420-9286.
Q: Can I buy Andy Warhol-related merchandise, such as T-shirts, posters, postcards, notecards, etc. from the Foundation? A: The Foundation does not sell these products directly, but does license the reproduction of Andy Warhol's work to merchandisers for use on various products. Potential producers of Warhol-related merchandise should contact Michael Hermann, the Foundation's Licensing Director at 212-387-7555. Individuals interested in purchasing Warhol-related products might want to contact the gift shop at The Andy Warhol Museum at 412-237-8300, which has an extensive line of items. You can also shop at the Museum's on-line store at The Warhol Store.
Q: Does the Warhol Foundation purchase art work by Warhol or other artists? A: No, but it does sell Andy Warhol's work to select museums, galleries and private collectors. Potential purchasers may call the foundation office at 212-387-7555 for further information.
Q: Does the Foundation accept gifts of Andy Warhol's art works or memorabilia? A: No, it does not. It is possible, however, that The Andy Warhol Museum, located in Pittsburgh, PA, would be interested in a gift. See above for contact information.
Q: I've heard that Andy Warhol was a filmmaker as well as a painter and printmaker. How can I see his films? A: The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA, shows his films on an ongoing basis. The Circulating Film Library of The Museum of Modern Art in New York City is the distributor of the films, and may be reached at Tel: 212-708-9530, or Fax: 212-708-9531. Scholars and other individuals interested in viewing Warhol's films may contact the Film Study Center at The Museum of Modern Art at 212-708-9614 to arrange screenings.
Q: I know The Andy Warhol Foundation gives grants to arts organizations. Does it ever give grants to individual artists? A: The Foundation does not give grants directly to individuals. However, many of the grants that the Foundation gives to non-profit organizations directly furthers the work of individual artists. For example, the Foundation in the past has given money to non-profit organizations in different regions of the country that has been regranted to artists for new, experimental art projects. A good place for individual visual artists to find out about grant opportunities is Visual Artist Info Hotline, 800-232-2789, which operates Monday - Friday, 2-5 pm EST. Also see The Foundation Center and Creative Capital Foundation.
Q: Does The Andy Warhol Foundation give grants to arts organizations outside New York City? A: Yes. Non-profit arts organizations throughout the United States and abroad are eligible to receive grants from the Foundation. For information on how to apply, see Grant Guidelines.
Q: Can you tell me how much my Andy Warhol painting is worth? What are the current selling prices of his art works? A: The Andy Warhol Foundation does not appraise Andy Warhol's art work. If you want a professional appraisal, contact the appraisal department of Christie's (212-546-1000) or Sotheby's (212-606-7000) auction houses. Authentication of Andy Warhol's art works is available through The Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board. For further help, you may address your query to: info@warholfoundation.org.
Above: Andy Warhol, Eggs. 1982. All artwork ©2002 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.