Support artistic freedom and contribute to shifting the culture.
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We foster contemporary art and writing programs, multidisciplinary works, and events that empower participants and audiences, improve mental health, and build community.
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THE ASK:
The Arts Initiative is a fiscally sponsored project of Counterpart/ The Field, a nationally registered not-for-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization serving the arts community.
The Arts Initiative supports artistic freedom. Every dollar directly supports individual artists and community engagement: their grants, their learning, their cultural events, especially vital now, as thousands of artists have lost access to regional and national funding.
Questions? Contact +1.310.795.6886 or by email: anna@annagoofmanherrick.com
Your generation donation supports:
Mission and Impact
We eliminate financial barriers for artists and writers of all disciplines, ages, and backgrounds, while providing free, community arts and writing programming, across Los Angeles., with additional remote programing throughout the year virtually (online).
We transform community though creating engaging, interactive events that enrich community, increase human connection, create economic stability, and improve mental health.
Core Tentpoles
Transforming Vacant Property: Bringing contemporary art into the built environment, making it accessible beyond traditional galleries.
Transforming Community Spaces: Bringing creative expression and participation into community spaces for community poetry workshops, readings, book signings, and open mics
Past project sponsors and partners include: Dr. Bronner’s, Patagonia, The Los Angeles Poet Society, and more.
Venue Partners: Commercial real estate owners, small business, and city agencies are temporarily converting unused storefronts and high foot-traffic public spaces into art spaces, reaching thousands of viewers
Cafés, parks, and high-impact venues are hosting workshops and events.
For 2027, our partners in main thoroughfares, will present art, improve the community environment, and reach hundreds of thousands of passersby. Cafés, community spaces, and venues will host transformative art and writing programming.