Help for Artists Impacted by LA FiresHyperallergic magazine presents a running list of resources for, and ways to contribute to, artists affected by the L.A. wildfires. |
2025 DreamCreative Emergency Grants, Loans, and Resources Round-UpRead DreamSpring’s 2025 round-up of emergency resources available to people who work in creative industries. |
L.A. Arts Community Fire Relief FundThis $12 million fund, administered by the Center for Cultural Innovation, supports artists affected by the California wildfires, artists and arts workers in all disciplines who have lost residences, studios, livelihoods, or have otherwise been impacted by the devastating Los Angeles fires.
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Grief and Hope Fire Recovery for the L.A. Art WorldGrants for artists and art workers in Southern California who have experienced full loss or severe damage to their home, studio, or personal property crucial to their livelihood in the January 2025 fires. |
Pennsylvania: Creative Entrepreneur AcceleratorThe Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator (CEA) is designed to pair access to existing small business consulting services with $2,000 grants for creative entrepreneurs who aspire to start their own for-profit business or who operate an existing for-profit micro business. |
Illinois: Artadia AwardsThe Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposures and recognition to artists with unrestricted awards of $15,000 or $25,000 provided to four artists in a different program city each month. This month, artists in Chicago are invited to apply. |
Inside Representation: Paths to Working with GalleriesJoin the New York Foundation for the Arts for a discussion on navigating the art world and building relationships with galleries. This free event features experienced professionals sharing tips, strategies, and personal experiences to help artists achieve representation. Virtual event will be held on Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET. |
New Voices Filmmaker GrantThis grant supports emerging LGBTQ+ filmmakers in creating new work that amplifies underrepresented voices. Winners receive $25,000 in funding, mentorship, and industry support to bring their projects to life. |
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grants for Arts ProjectsThe NEA’s Grants for Arts Projects program supports projects that enhance cultural creativity and access in diverse communities across the United States. Funding is available for a wide range of disciplines, including visual arts, music, dance, literature, and more. |
Tri-M Foundation Performing Arts Grant ProgramThis program supports development and presentation of innovative, high-quality performing arts projects by regional non-profit arts organizations with grants from $3,000 – $10,000. |
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Maker MasterMind: Fireside Chat with Miguel A. Briones
Join DreamSpring’s Maker MasterMind series for a conversation with creative small business owner Miguel A. Briones. An award-winning educator, public speaker, and bilingual children’s book author and illustrator, Miguel will share how he turned his passion for storytelling into a career. Free virtual fireside chat will be held on Feb. 20 from 1 – 1:45 p.m. MST. |
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New York: The Incubator for Executive Leaders of ColorThis program offers tailored professional development, mentorship, and networking to empower the next generation of diverse executives in the arts. Open to executive leaders of color from nonprofit arts and cultural organizations of all budget sizes. Applicants must self-identify as leaders of color, commit to attending all sessions, and reside in one of New York City’s five boroughs. |