Since 2021, Bank of America has generated over $1.67 million in artist payments.

Bank of America has made historic investments in disabled artists through a national program to place ArtLifting artwork in financial centers and corporate offices. 

As of 2024, ArtLifting artwork is featured in nearly 1,000 financial centers across the US. The program will expand to another 1,500 financial centers by 2026.

Together, we are reducing inequities in the workforce and art market by creating opportunities for artists with disabilities that are traditionally underrepresented in the art market.

“WOW. He has come such a long way. I am so grateful to Bank of America. This is a blessing. They don't realize what they've done for us. It tugs at my heartstrings.”

-Gail Santamaria for artist Eric Santamaria, mother of ArtLifting artist

Partners like Bank of America help ArtLifting artists earn income and gain validation, confidence, and access to resources and the art market.

Our projects have created life-changing impacts for 77 artists with disabilities. Some artists have earned over $75,000 from their participation in the financial center print program.

Artists have used income from art sales to support their art practice, pay for housing, afford medical needs, care for dependents, and support professional development and learning opportunities.

The visibility and financial impact of Bank of America’s retail partnership with ArtLifting has transformed artists careers and celebrated diversity in retail spaces.

"This partnership with ArtLifting is the latest demonstration of Bank of America's commitment to supporting the arts and our communities.

We believe strongly in the power of the arts to help economies thrive and to create greater cultural understanding. We're proud to provide this opportunity for featured and future artists."

-Aron Levine, President of Preferred Banking

The ArtLifting retail art program supports Bank of America design, social impact, and cultural initiatives. Not only are the artworks beautiful, but every artwork is accompanied by a plaque detailing the artists’ history and practice.

By visibly celebrating the talents and stories of ArtLifting artists with disabilities, Bank of America teams and clients get the opportunity to learn about the diversity of the disability experience.

In order to scale the program, ArtLifting curators created a custom library of artworks aligned with Bank of America branding and design standards. This approach offers designers and regional teams a coordinated system for placing approved artworks in Bank of America facilities.

Branch teams also play a role in selecting the artwork for branches. Many teams have chosen to support local artists and artists whose stories and experiences reflect the communities they serve.

“At Bank of America it is important that we take a human-centric design approach. ArtLifting has been an invaluable partner in supporting this strategy at scale.

We are creating engaging and memorable spaces that resonate with the communities we serve and celebrate their diversity and vibrancy.”

-Rebekah Sigfrids, SVP Financial Center Design and Innovation

In addition to the national retail program, teams across Bank of America partner with ArtLifting to deepen our impact. Bank of America teams utilize customizable notebooks featuring ArtLifting artwork and stories for their conferences, shareholder meetings, gifts, and talent recruitment events. 

Though the expansive partnership with ArtLifting, Bank of America embeds its commitment to artists with disabilities and social impact initiatives into its spaces and culture.

Media

• The Livermore Independent | ArtLifting, Bank of America Collaboration Lifts Up Bay Area Artists
• Times of San Diego | Partnership with Bank of America Puts Works by Artists with Challenges on Display Locally
• Bank of America News | Artists Living with Disabilities or Impacted by Housing Insecurity to be Featured in Bank of America Financial Centers Across the United States
• Bank of America Sponsorships & Art Partnerships Page

Images

1 & 2 - Artist Rudolph Jean-Louis stands in front of his prints at a Bank of America financial center.

3 - Two prints by Juan Bonilla hang behind a service desk at a Bank of America financial center.

4 - A print by Rob Chin hangs in a private office at a financial cetner.