“NYC Art Events Dedicated to Supporting LA Fire Survivors”
**NY4LA: Art Fundraisers Unite for Angelenos Affected by Devastating Fires**
Amid the affront of natural disasters wreaking havoc across Los Angeles County, communities have rallied together with immense compassion and creativity to support those displaced by the catastrophic fires. Two extraordinary art-focused events have emerged in New York City this weekend, creating opportunities to raise funds and hope for Angelenos, particularly Black and Latino families impacted by the destruction in Altadena.
### Fires Ravage Los Angeles County
The Eaton and Palisades fires have led to unprecedented devastation. As of this writing, the Eaton Fire has destroyed over 7,000 structures, claiming at least 17 lives, while the Palisades fire remains only 31% contained, with 3,500 structures burned and 10 fatalities recorded. Thousands of families and artists across the region are grappling with profound losses — homes, workplaces, and cherished community spaces have been reduced to ash and rubble.
### Cultivating Cross-Coastal Community Through Art
In response, artists and galleries based in New York City’s Lower East Side have banded together for **NY4LA**, a two-day art fundraiser supporting the **Grief and Hope GoFundMe** campaign. The initiative aims to raise $500,000 in stipends for artists and art workers in Los Angeles County impacted by the fires. Spearheaded by four collaborative hubs — galleries **My Pet Ram**, **Below Grand**, and **Entrance**, along with the event venue **Beverly’s** — the fundraiser showcases the generosity and empathy that the art community can foster.
Hosted at Entrance Gallery (48 Ludlow Street), the event offers work by 60 participating artists, all priced under $1,000. Buyers can carry their purchases home immediately, with gallery hours extending from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. To sweeten the deal, attendees who purchase artwork on Saturday can enjoy a free drink at Beverly’s from 7 p.m. onward.
“**NY4LA** is a testament to the power of community across coasts, proving that creativity and compassion can bridge any distance — especially in times of crisis,” said co-organizer and artist Remy Zimmerman in a statement. Alongside fellow artist Anders Lindseth, Zimmerman highlights the intrinsic connection between artistic collaboration and fostering resilience during hardship.
### Complementary Literary Event: ‘Giving Back to the City That Gave Us Everything’
Beyond visual art, the empathetic outreach expands into the world of literature and poetry. On Sunday, a reading organized by **Canada Gallery** in Tribeca features an impressive lineup, including novelist Stephanie Wambugu and poet Ariana Reines. Additional contributors include directors and writers such as Peter Vack, Ani Tatintsyan, Riska Seval, Khaholi Bailey, and Alyssa Reeder. The event was collaboratively launched by Tif Sigfrids’s alt-weekly newspaper **Umm…**, writer Sammy Loren’s literary tabloid **On The Rag**, and the counterculture reading series **Casual Encountersz**.
Visitors to the reading are encouraged to donate to a curated **list of nearly 400 GoFundMe campaigns** benefiting Black and Latino residents in Altadena who have suffered immeasurable losses. Loren, reflecting on their personal connection to Los Angeles, remarked, “When we saw Altadena burning, there was no question we had to bring people together and give back to the city that gave us everything.”
### Spreading Hope Through Art
Images of featured artwork by participating artists — such as **Remy Zimmerman’s “Canyon Girl”**, **Sarah Moran’s “A Refreshing Drink (Doe and Snake)”**, and **Michael Gac Levin’s “Moto-Tunel Najado”** — exemplify the diversity of contributions aimed at rebuilding lives. Meanwhile, the proceeds raised will serve as a gesture of solidarity, ensuring that displaced artists, workers, and families do not feel forgotten amid their struggles.
### Another Call for Empathy and Action
In a time when natural disasters display the unyielding power of climate change, events like **NY4LA** and Sunday’s literary reading underscore the resilience of the human spirit. These artistic fundraisers harness the power of creativity and community to address and alleviate real-world challenges. Beyond contributions to these campaigns, organizers hope their efforts inspire others to channel conversations and aid toward those affected by similar crises across the globe.
With the fires now over 65% contained, the road to recovery for Altadena residents will be long and difficult. But through art, poetry, and goodwill, hope has found a way to shine through the darkness. As Zimmerman aptly put it, “This effort demonstrates how far a community can go when united by love, empathy, and the universal language of creation.”
If you’d like to support the cause but cannot attend these events, please consider donating via the [Grief and Hope GoFund