Los Angeles Launches $12 Million Arts Relief Fund

In response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, a coalition of leading arts organizations and philanthropists, spearheaded by the J. Paul Getty Trust, has established the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund, initially set at $12 million. This emergency fund aims to assist artists and arts workers who have lost homes, studios, or livelihoods due to the fires, with applications for grants opening on January 20. The fund is administered by the Center for Cultural Innovation and is supported by numerous foundations and individual donors, including the Andy Warhol Foundation and the Ford Foundation. Notably, the initiative reflects a significant collaboration within the arts community, which has been severely affected by the fires, impacting thousands of individuals and the broader cultural economy in Los Angeles. Getty Trust President Katherine E. Fleming emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting the need for swift assistance to those affected. As contributions continue to grow, the fund seeks to address both immediate and potentially longer-term needs of the artistic community.