We share California’s grief over the devastating losses caused by the ongoing wildfires.
The LA County Arts & Culture site is an excellent central repository for recovery and resource information for artists and arts organizations and FEMA.gov is one of the best resources for comprehensive information and resources.
We encourage the public to contribute to organizations providing aid to those affected and supporting recovery efforts. As with every disaster, help will be needed for immediate relief, for the rebuilding that will come next, and for the long-term planning and recovery. Lend your support to impact arts organizations by considering contributing to the following funds:
For arts and culture individuals and organizations affected:
- Entertainment Community Fund – this includes links to multiple other funds
- Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) for craft artists
- MusicCares for music professionals
- The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant for painters, printmakers and sculptors
- Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants for artists creating in visual arts, film/video/electronic/digital arts, and choreography
- NIVF Emergency Relief Fund for independent venues
- New York Foundation for the Arts Emergency Grants list covering multidisciplinary & project based, literature, media arts, music, performing arts and visual arts disciplines
- Jewish Free Loan Association LA – zero-interest, zero-fee loans to people of all faiths and backgrounds, including individuals, families, small businesses and nonprofits
- The United Spinal Association’s Ready to Roll program can help wheelchair users affected by the fires with Disaster Relief Grants
- Disability Disaster Access & Resources Disaster Relief Grant to help replace lost critical assistive technology, tools and devices, and is also covering some motel/hotel stays
Americans for the Arts has national resources on disaster preparedness and response.
Local arts agencies and other arts organizations should feel free to email Mital Lyons-Warren at [email protected] to let us know if you have other information to share.
With deep support,
Jamie Bennett and Suzy Delvalle
Interim Co-CEOs, Americans for the Arts
