Outset Contemporary Art Fund is a philanthropic organisation dedicated to supporting new art by bringing private funding from its patrons, partners and trustees to public museums and art projects. Outset was founded in England in 2003 by Candida Gertler and Yana Peel. Since its inception the foundation has supported a range of projects at leading visual arts institutions, from exhibitions, education and residency programmes to publications and capital campaigns. Projects are selected in consultation with a trusted network of curators from across the world, exposing patrons to the most exciting and innovative developments within the arena of contemporary visual art. Outset supporters are a diverse group of individuals, comprising art enthusiasts, experienced collectors and professionals.