Community Projects at Frieze Los Angeles
The 2025 fair will host an expanded programme of fundraising and community-led projects including Summaeverythang, AMBOS and the Frieze Impact Prize
The 2025 fair will host an expanded programme of fundraising and community-led projects including Summaeverythang, AMBOS and the Frieze Impact Prize
This year, Frieze Los Angeles expands its public programming, offering new initiatives that directly engage with artists and communities affected by recent wildfires.
Alongside Art Production Fund's free public art programme, the fair will host a number of projects led by LA community leaders including AMBOS, Summaeverythang and the Black Trustee Alliance. The Frieze Impact Prize also returns, and Victoria Miro will open their stand to Galleries Together, supporting the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund.
LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund
Frieze has joined a coalition of major arts organizations and philanthropists in Los Angeles led by the J. Paul Getty Trust, to support the creation of the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund, an emergency relief fund for artists and arts workers in all disciplines who have lost residences, studios, or livelihoods or have otherwise been impacted by the devastating Los Angeles fires.
‘Galleries Together’ for LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund
Frieze has supported the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund since its inception, and since January has donated 10 percent of all new ticket sales to the fund. At Frieze Los Angeles, Victoria Miro will open its stand to Galleries Together, an initiative encouraging galleries participating in the fair to donate works to be sold, with the money raised going to the fire relief fund.
Summaeverythang Community Center
Artist Lauren Halsey’s South Central LA nonprofit organization is partnering with Frieze at the fair to showcase its vision for a permanent hub in the city offering education, health, wellness and creative opportunities. Activations include a presentation created in collaboration with artist Alake Shilling and students from Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School and Rosebud Academy; and a panel discussion featuring architect Barbara Bestor, who will explore the innovative design behind the future center, illustrating how thoughtful architecture can serve as a catalyst for community transformation.
AMBOS (Art Made Between Opposite Sides)
Frieze and AMBOS are collaborating to present ‘Frutas Coquetas (Sexy Fruit)’, an installation of ceramic works by artists in a trauma-informed ceramics programme for refugees and asylum seekers. This initiative underscores Frieze and AMBOS’ commitment to cross-border efforts, with all proceeds benefiting migrant groups along the border.
The Black Trustee Alliance x Frieze Los Angeles – ‘Land Memories’
An initiative for 2025 that focuses on the legacy of Altadena’s diverse communities in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire. The project will feature a panel discussion with Kenturah Davis and Leah Thomas (Green Girl Leah) and an onsite activation within the fair.
Frieze Impact Prize
A collaboration between Frieze and WME, in partnership with the Center for Art & Advocacy and its fellowship programme Right of Return, the Frieze Impact Prize is awarded annually to an artist whose work or practice has had a significant social impact. Previous winners include Gary Tyler and Dredd Scott.
Further Information
Frieze Los Angeles, 20 – 23 February 2025, Santa Monica Airport.
Frieze is proud to support the LA Arts Community Fire Fund, led by the J. Paul Getty Trust. In addition to Frieze’s contribution, 10% of the value of all newly purchased tickets is also being donated to the fund.
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