“Wildfire” by John Sollinger.
The devastating wildfires that swept through Southern California in the recent week have had a profound impact on countless artists, destroying homes, studios, and irreplaceable artworks. The artists in Asheville, North Carolina and other communities affected by Hurricane Helene are still digging out and in need of support to rebuild. In times of crisis, the art community has a unique responsibility to come together and offer support. Here are some actionable ways you can help:
GoFund Me for Mosaic Artist Leigh Adams
Long time SAMA Member and volunteer, Leigh Adams and her family have lost their homes. Leigh is an artist, climate activist and community leader who is well known in the mosaic art community through her work in the greater Los Angeles area. We encourage support for this amazing artist who has worked tirelessly for others throughout her life. For more information, Visit GoFund Me.
Southern California Wildfires
- Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation Emergency Grant
Painters, printmakers, and sculptors who have maintained a practice for a decade or longer may receive a one-time grant of up to $15,000 in assistance in light of a catastrophic event. Typical grants range from $5,000 to $7,000. - Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+)
$3,000 emergency relief grants are available for individual craft artists using traditional or folk materials and who have public-facing practices, who have recently experienced a disruptive emergency or disaster. - Artists’ Fellowship One-Time Emergency Aid
Need-based financial assistance is available to professional visual artists and their families or dependents in the event of sickness, natural disaster, bereavement, or unexpected extreme hardship. The fellowship notes that professional artists “make their livelihood through sales as reported on a Schedule C with a U.S. Federal tax return” and that a demonstrated exhibition history is ideal. - Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant
Urgent grants are available for visual and performing artists who have sudden and unanticipated opportunities to exhibit or present with insufficient time to seek other sources of funding. Grants range from $500 to $3,000. - Help LA’s Artists and Art Workers Start Over on GoFundMe
Organized by a group of artists, gallery directors, and arts professionals—Ariel Pittman, Kathryn Andrews, Andrea Bowers, Olivia Gauthier, and Julia V. Hendrickson—this GoFundMe aims to raise $500,000 to support the L.A. arts community. - Fire Fundraisers List
This running list compiles active GoFundMe campaigns and other ways to support individuals who have been affected by the fires. - ArtNews.com features Artist Grant Fundraising
- Hyperallergic
A running list of resources to help artists impacted by the fires, including mutual aid like art supply donations, storage, donation campaigns, and general relief funding. - Artsy
A list of resources and ways to support artists and art workers in L.A., including mutual aid, regional and federal relief aid, and fundraisers for both individuals and the community. - Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
General resources to support those affected by the fires, including temporary housing, where to donate, access to food, health and medical, animal evacuation, and more.
Hurricane Helene, Asheville, North Carolina and Surrounding area
- River Arts District
The River Arts District has unprecedented damage due to Hurricane Helene. Donate, and/or buy art directly from the artists. Support us in coming back stronger and better! - NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund
We encourage everyone to give to the NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund that is being run through the North Carolina Arts Foundation to provide funding and assistance to artists and arts organizations affected by Hurricane Helene. When you donate enter the word “RELIEF” in the description for your gift. - Southern Highland Craft Guild
Hurricane Helene had a heartbreaking impact on our team at the Folk Art Center of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Two of our beloved employees lost their homes and are facing unimaginable challenges as they begin to rebuild their lives. Others on our team have suffered severe damages and losses as well. Please consider helping us reach our goal to aid these members of our team in their recovery. - Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+)
- Helene Relief: Aid for Artists
Hurricane Helene devastated creative communities across the Southeast, and artists need your help! This network aims to connect affected artists and arts organizations with individuals who want to support them.
We will continue to build this list with added resources. Please send submissions to info@americanmosaics.org.