DUC: The Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program distributes books on contemporary art and culture free of charge to rural and inner-city libraries, schools and alternative reading centers nationwide. The program reaches readers in all 50 states and has placed over 200,000 free books in public libraries, schools, and alternative pedagogical venues. (I like the sound of that!)

The brilliant Chuck Close tells us about the program, and about why sending these ideas into the world is important. DUC is a program of Art Resources Transfer, Inc., a non profit organization founded in 1987. You can learn more about what they do, and request books for your library or alternative pedagogical venue here.