Press Releases

Press releases about Getty and its programs

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  1. Getty Announces 2026–2027 Scholars

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    Getty welcomes a new cohort of Getty Scholars

    May 20, 2026

  2. Getty Awards $1.8M to Increase Access to Black Visual Arts Archives

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    Critical support for eight new projects will activate essential documents of the history of Black art in the U.S.

    May 13, 2026

  3. Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

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    For journalists, a frequently updated list with press contacts for current and upcoming exhibitions at the Getty Center and Getty Villa Museum

    May 12, 2026

  4. Getty Celebrates National Public Gardens Day

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    May 8 includes a special tour of the Getty Center’s Central Garden and a discount at Getty’s online store

    May 1, 2026

  5. Celebrate Mother’s Day with Getty

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    Enjoy special tours, an exclusive brunch and drink menu, and shop unique and art-inspired gifts for mom at the Getty Center and online

    Apr 23, 2026

  6. “Off the 405” Summer Concerts Return to the Getty Center Beginning May 2026

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    Artists performing in the series include aja monet, Hunx and His Punx, Leenalchi, Horse Lords and Laurel Halo

    Apr 20, 2026

  7. Through the Camera’s Lens, Uncover LA’s Vital Role in the Civil Rights Movement

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    With rarely seen photos, this book highlights the importance of photography in Los Angeles’s fight for equality

    Apr 13, 2026

  8. Getty Announces Major Modernization Efforts to Enhance Visitor Experience, Accessibility, and Energy Resilience

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    Getty Center will temporarily close to the public from spring 2027–spring 2028; Getty Villa will remain open with additional offerings

    Apr 9, 2026

  9. Getty Acquires Two 17th-Century Dutch Still Life Paintings

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    The artworks are the first by each artist to enter Getty’s collection

    Mar 31, 2026

  10. Celebrate Earth Month at Getty

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    Getty invites visitors to honor Mother Earth through poetry in the garden, mindful gallery tours, collage workshops and more

    Mar 18, 2026