Getty Trust Establishes $10M Relief Fund for LA Arts Organizations

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the J. Paul Getty Trust has launched a $10 million relief initiative for nonprofit visual arts organizations in Los Angeles, managed by the California Community Foundation (CCF). Grants will be available between $25,000 and $200,000. Getty President James Cuno is focused on preserving LA's prominence in the visual arts, while Getty Board President David Lee has called on local leaders to get involved. CCF President Antonia Hernandez expressed pride in this partnership, which addresses the needs highlighted by local organizations. Notably, Getty's 1,400 staff members continue to receive paid sick leave and wages, with Getty Foundation Director Joan Weinstein emphasizing the vulnerability of smaller organizations. This effort is reminiscent of Getty's 2005 aid following Hurricane Katrina.