Oliver Tree Interview Reveals Will Sending Assets to Artists After 6 Deaths in Helicopter Collision
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Updated · stereogum.com · Jun 15
Oliver Tree Interview Reveals Will Sending Assets to Artists After 6 Deaths in Helicopter Collision
2 articles · Updated · stereogum.com · Jun 15
Summary
A Zach Sang interview clip recorded in April spread online within an hour of confirmation that Oliver Tree and five others died in a helicopter collision.
In the clip, Tree says his estate would fund “Doctor Oliver Tree’s Art Grants for Baby Geniuses,” with money directed to future artists rather than family members.
He says the foundation would use interest and residual income from his music and art, with grants meant for producing work — hiring help and renting gear, not tuition or equipment purchases.
Tree also says a committee of his collaborators would vote on recipients, framing the fund as a way for his work to keep supporting physical art-making after his death.