Inspiring human connections and mutual understanding through art

LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund

A Getty-led coalition of major arts organizations and philanthropists providing emergency relief for artists and arts workers in all disciplines whose residences or studios have been affected by the devastating LA Fires.

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What We Do

  1. Our Locations

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    Enjoy the art, architecture, and gardens of our two unique sites.

  2. Art & Archives

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    Our art and research collections span ancient to modern times

  3. Research & Conservation

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    We conduct and support research and conservation of visual art and cultural heritage in Los Angeles and throughout the world

News & Stories

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  1. Protecting a Legacy of African American Art

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    After immersing himself in the New York City art scene, LeRonn Brooks is now building an African American art history archive at Getty

    Feb 12, 2025

  2. What Does It Mean to Be from LA?

    Article

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    Alta combines genetic science, photographic portraits, and oral storytelling to tell a deeper story of LA

    Jan 28, 2025

  3. Fighting Fire at the Getty Villa Museum

    Article

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    “I knew that we needed to hold down the fort”

    Jan 27, 2025

Explore Our Work

All Projects & Initiatives

African American Art History Initiative

Making African American art history more visible to the public and accessible to the scholarly community worldwide

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Resources

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Explore tools and support for work and study in visual art and cultural heritage