Dear Friends,
As the wildfires continue to impact Greater Los Angeles, we express our deepest mourning and solidarity with everyone who has been affected. The devastation of homes, neighborhoods, and natural landscapes has been truly heartbreaking. To those who have experienced loss, please know you are in our thoughts, and we are here for you.
For those seeking assistance or looking to offer support, we encourage you to explore the following resources:
- 2025 LA County Disaster Relief Wildfire Recovery Resources: comprehensive federal, state, and local assistance information for artists and the arts community affected by wildfires.
- Artist and Creative Workers Mutual Aid Wildfire Resources: Support opportunities for artists and creative workers who have been impacted by the LA wildfires. Creative workers is inclusive of all those working in the creative sector, artists, musicisians, performers, dancers, actors, film workers, writers etc.
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA): Employment Development Department (EDD) offers assistance to Los Angeles County Workers Impacted by California Wildfires and Severe Winds.
- California Lawyers for the Arts Resources List: comprehensive list of federal, state, and county resources, shelter information, and more.
- Mutual Aid LA’s Fire & Wind Storm Resources: list of resource hubs and centers organized by region, including volunteer information, updated daily.
- ICA Yellow Pages: directory of support services and aid opportunities curated by ICA LA.
- Rep. Judy Chu’s Eaton Fire Resources: comprehensive information for those affected by the Eaton Fire.
We’d also like to highlight the work of the Grief and Hope Initiative, a volunteer-led effort to provide direct support to members of the arts community, with an initial goal of raising $500,000 to be distributed to artists and art workers who have lost their homes and studios because of the Eaton, Palisades, Sunset, and other fires in the Los Angeles area.
We extend our profound gratitude to the first responders, neighbors, and volunteers working tirelessly to protect lives and provide aid. Your dedication reminds us of the strength found in community and mutual care.
We will continue to share updates and resources in our social media channels and newsletters. In the meantime, please stay safe and take care of each other.
With much love,
Fulcrum Arts