The fire poppy is a rare wildflower that grows in burn scars.

We know it isn’t over. If you are a fire-impacted artist in need of resourcing, LAPP is here for you. 

Los Angeles Performance Practice announces BRIDGE THE GAPS, an emergency initiative supporting artists and arts workers impacted by the devastating January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles. Designed with feedback from nearly 200 local artists through LAPP’s “Are You Okay?” survey, this initiative directly addresses the critical needs and funding gaps experienced by our creative community, with special consideration for performing artists.

BRIDGE THE GAPS (BtG) consists of two complementary components:

1. BtG_FUND (Immediate Financial Relief): BtG_FUND distributes $1,250 microgrants biweekly to provide rapid financial assistance directly to impacted artists. These grants help cover essential costs including housing, rent, medical expenses, childcare, lost wages, replacement of lost or damaged equipment, instruments, supplies, and artistic materials. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all funds are allocated, and early application is strongly encouraged.
   
2. BtG_NEST (Fully Subsidized Creative Residencies): BtG_NEST is a residency program made possible in part with support from Art of Recovery, an initiative of the City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs. This residency offers subsidized creative space, mentorship, and technical support at the Miles Memorial Playhouse. BtG_NEST offers flexible use of the space and professional development opportunities, tailored to support fire-impacted artists as they rebuild their creative practices and develop new work. Residencies will be scheduled between May and July 2025.

To Apply

Applications will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis until June 6. Applying early is highly encouraged.

Information and Application Support

Want help with the application process? LAPP is hosting a Virtual Information Session on Zoom on Thursday May 1st 2025, from 6-7 PM PST. This session will include an application overview, eligibility criteria, Q&A opportunities, and personalized application support.

Community Fundraising

Want to support? BRIDGE THE GAPS was made possible thanks to an initial $50,000 grant from one of our generous partners, and we are now actively raising additional community contributions to expand the reach of this critical relief. Your support directly enables us to provide urgent financial assistance to more L.A.-based artists, with an emphasis on artists that larger relief programs might overlook. To donate, give here.

Contact Information for Artists

For questions or assistance related to BRIDGE THE GAPS:

• Email: relief@performancepractice.org
• Text: (909) 242-8453 (Se ofrece ayuda en español)

We encourage all eligible artists to apply, and for everyone in our network to share this opportunity widely, and contribute toward strengthening and revitalizing L.A.’s vibrant artistic community.

BRIDGE THE GAPS: Wildfire Relief for L.A. Artists is an initiative of Los Angeles Performance Practice. BTG_FUND provides micro-grants to fire-impacted artists and is made possible through the generosity of an anonymous donor with additional support from individual contributors. Donate here. BtG_NEST is a residency program made  possible in part with support from  Art of Recovery, an initiative of the City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs. This residency offers subsidized creative space, mentorship, and technical support at the Miles Memorial Playhouse.