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 consists of two complementary components:
- FUND (Immediate Financial Relief): BRIDGE THE GAPS_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.
- NEST (Creative Residency Program): In collaboration with the City of Santa Monica’s Art of Recovery, BRIDGE THE GAPS_NEST offers fully subsidized creative residencies at the historic Miles Playhouse. These residencies provide essential rehearsal and performance space, technical support, mentorship, 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.
This project was made possible in part with support from Art of Recovery, an initiative of the City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs.