Transform

Lives

with a year-end gift to CTF

Make A Difference for Black and Brown Artists

In 2025, more than 80 artists of color accessed life-changing scholarships, residencies, and artistic development programs. Together with our partners, we generated over $500,000 in support to artists shaping the future of their fields. But there is so much more to do.

And we aren’t slowing down!

We have a bold vision for 2026—one that involves a holistic approach to providing the full support ecosystem artists need to thrive.

We are building toward mentorship that guides, studio space that inspires, exhibition opportunities that elevate, and resources that build sustainable careers.

Your year-end gift makes this vision a reality.

When you give, you are funding more than programs. You are creating a future where creativity is truly representative, opportunity is equitable, and every artist has the chance to thrive in their craft.

How Your Gift Makes a Difference

  • $50 provides art materials for a youth workshop

  • $250 covers travel for a scholarship recipient

  • $1,000 funds two micro-grants for emerging artists

  • $3,750 supports a full residency scholarship

No amount is too small—every gift helps us reach our goal to support Black and brown artists!

“Crafting the Future's grant revitalized our after-school programming by connecting us with artists like London James, whose ceramic shoe workshops elevated materials quality and student engagement while deepening our understanding of craft education. This enabled us to provide students with intentional, hands-on experiences that spark pride in their work and inspired expanded programming for future seasons.”

Raúl Flores, Interim Executive Director, and Carlos Eduardo Gacharná, Youth Development Specialist at artworxLA

Help Us Get There, Together!

  • Make a One-Time Gift.

  • Become a Recurring Donor. Join the ranks of our CTF Futurists! Whether you give $5 a month or $50 dollars a month, you will be making a big difference in the lives of artists of color.

  • Share the Message: Help us spread the word by sharing on social media or with friends.