Mike Kelley Foundation Announces $250,000 Annual Grant Program for Los Angeles Arts Organizations
A new $250,000 grant initiative has been established by the Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts to assist small arts organizations in Los Angeles. Grants ranging from $500 to $50,000 will be awarded to support the creation of innovative and challenging projects by visual artists or artist collectives working across all media. The program, reported by the LA Times, is designed to become an annual opportunity once financial systems are fully operational. This initiative directly follows the wishes outlined in the late artist's will, focusing specifically on supporting compelling artistic production within the Los Angeles area.
Key facts
- The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts is launching a $250,000 grant program
- The program targets small arts organizations in Los Angeles
- Grants range from $500 to $50,000
- Funding supports production of compelling, inventive, and challenging projects
- Projects can be by visual artists or artists' collectives working in any medium
- The program is intended to become annual once financial infrastructures are set up
- The initiative follows the late artist Mike Kelley's will
- The LA Times reported on the grant program
Entities
Artists
- Mike Kelley
Institutions
- Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts
- LA Times
- ArtReview
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States