Press Releases

Press releases about Getty and its programs

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  1. Through the Camera’s Lens, Uncover L.A.’s Vital Role in the Civil Rights Movement

    Cover of book "Marching West" featuring protesters marching on a city street holding signs advocating civil rights during the Los Angeles Civil Rights Movement.

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

    Apr 13, 2026

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

    A panoramic shot of the Getty Center buildings at the top of the hill of the campus, looking east with the skyscrapers of Downtown Los Angeles in the far background.

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

    Apr 9, 2026

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

    A still life painting of vibrant colorful flowers blooming out of a glass vase against a dark background.

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

    Mar 31, 2026

  4. Celebrate Earth Month at Getty

    Rows of purple flowers bloom in a large garden, behind them a maze of green

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

    Mar 18, 2026

  5. Getty’s Annual ”College Night” Returns to the Getty Center

    People wander through the courtyard of a large, modern building, taking photos and laughing.

    Students can explore art after dark through guided tours, interactive art stations, music and a full lineup of free activities

    Mar 11, 2026

  6. Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

    Purple flowers with bright green leaves and stems.

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

    Mar 10, 2026

  7. New Volume Explores Baroque Painter Michaelina Wautier’s Diverse, Complex Oeuvre

    Cover of book “Michaelina Wautier” featuring a classical portrait of a boy with long, wavy brown hair and a white scarf.

    This book offers a long‑overdue recognition of the painter’s remarkable artistic and intellectual achievements

    Mar 9, 2026

  8. Getty, LACMA, MOCA, Hammer Museum, and Hauser & Wirth Announce Collective Commitment to Climate Action

    A person in a storage area filled with shelves holds up a small device that reads the air temperature and humidity.

    This marks the first time Los Angeles art institutions have jointly committed to such efforts

    Mar 9, 2026

  9. New Book Reevaluates the Sensuous Still Lifes of Anne Vallayer-Coster

    Cover of book “Anne Vallayer-Coster” featuring a still-life painting featuring seashells, coral, and marine plants arranged against a dark background.

    The French Painter is given her due in the first English language-monograph in 20 years

    Mar 6, 2026

  10. New PST ART Theme Explores Exchange Between Los Angeles and the Pacific Rim

    A painting of a large arched bridge silhouetted against a deep blue sky with a full moon centered beneath the arch and trees framing the scene.

    Announcement sets the stage for Southern California’s landmark arts collaboration to return in 2030

    Mar 5, 2026