About

Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation is committed to supporting and advocating the arts and sciences. Current initiatives include unrestricted cash grants for visual artists, as well as The Ojai Institute, an artist-residency program in Ojai, that extends the dialogue between artist and the public through exhibitions and programs.


All programs are free and open to all, and are supported in part by the Ojai Institute membership program.

Currently based in Ojai, California, the organization a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in 2015 by artists, family, and friends to celebrate the legacy of esteemed art patron and private art dealer Carolyn Glasoe Bailey (Click to learn more about the life and legacy of Carolyn Glasoe Bailey).

Please visit us at cgbfoundation.org. You may also support our efforts by making a donation or by becoming a member of the Ojai Institute.

Executive Director: Frederick Janka

Board of Directors:

  • Lila Glasoe Francese, President
  • Alan Polsky, Treasurer
  • Jon Smith, Secretary
  • Chris Bailey
  • Bruce Mason
  • Laura McCray
  • Carl Stibolt

Artist Advisory Council:

  • Sharon Louden
  • Xaviera Simmons