Los Angeles Performance Practice’s BRIDGE THE GAPS, is an emergency initiative supporting artists and arts workers impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Designed with feedback from nearly 200 local artists through LAPP’s Are You Okay? survey, this initiative directly addresses the critical needs and funding gaps experienced by our creative community, with special consideration for contemporary performance makers.

BtG_FUND is distributing $50,000 in $1,250 micro-grants to impacted artists for coverage of urgent needs including rent, healthcare, childcare, lost income, and replacement of creative materials. These grants were made possible through the generosity of an anonymous donor, with additional contributions from individuals.

BtG_NEST offered a fully subsidized residency program at the Miles Memorial Playhouse, including creative space, mentorship, technical support, and stipends of $2,500. The residency was made possible in part with support from Art of Recovery, an initiative of the City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs