LA Fire: Artist Resources
Grants, shelter, studio space, supplies, support, and and and....
I’ve been trying to write this post for days, but honestly, I don’t know where to begin. My heart hurts for my city—for the loss, the devastation, the fear-mongering, and everything in between.
And yet, I find myself more in love with Los Angeles than ever before. If you know me, you know I’ve always gushed about this city, its little nooks and crannies, and the ways it has shaped me. But moments of loss and grief have a way of crystallizing what truly matters.
For me, one of the things I love most about LA is the vibrant art community that has been my playground for building LOTA. So, as I’ve been researching ways to support relief efforts, one priority stands out: supporting the artists who are such a vital part of this city’s fabric.
To help, I’ve put together a list of emergency resources available to artists most directly impacted by the fires. We’ve already seen devastating losses within the art communities in Altadena, the Palisades, and beyond. Studios have been destroyed, supplies lost, and livelihoods disrupted. For many, creating art is the only way to keep going.
Here are some resources to help artists rebuild and find their footing:
LA Fire Artist Resources
You can find the full list of resources here, with details about aid offered (ranging from $100 micro-grants to $15,000 relief funds), eligibility requirements, and application links.
Below are a few highlights:
Art Noir Jar of Love Fund: A special LA grant cycle that is focused on artists across disciplines including visual arts, performance arts, design, and curation. Applications are open now and grants with be awarded on a rolling basis. Apply here.
grief x hope: A collective of artists, gallery employees, and cultural workers started a GoFundMe to directly provide aid and resources to artists impacted by the fires. They aim to raise $500K to distribute to artists based on need. You can submit information here to be considered.
Craft Emergency Relief Fund: A craft focused emergency relief grants that offers $3,000 to craft artists. Artists must be over 18 and have a public art practice to quality. Applications are rolling. Apply here.
LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund: A coalition of major LA arts organizations (Getty, LACMA, MOCA, Hammer, etc.) and cultural institutions has launched a $12M fund to provide relief for artists and art workers impacted by the fires. The application opens on Monday, January 20th at 9am. Apply here.
If you are an artist or know someone in need, I’m happy to help with grant writing, finding studio space, or anything else that might ease the burden. Please set up time with me here or email me here.
More from me soon on other ways to support including some incredible art auctions, sales, and raffles that all go back into wildfire relief efforts. You can check some of these on my Instagram stories here.
In the meantime, let’s rebuild.
Cover Image: AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill