Yellow Support Drive logo with upward-pointing triangles on a black background, dated Nov. 14–Dec. 14, 2026
3% Cover the Fee

Cultural returns are up ▲ The outlook on CXLA is bullish ▲ Now is the time to invest ▲ All currency is welcome ▲

Cultural returns are up ▲ The outlook on CXLA is bullish ▲ Now is the time to invest ▲ All currency is welcome ▲

Why Give?

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    Create Space for Exchange

    Help sustain a place where artists, neighbors, and residents come together to exchange ideas, resources, and alternative forms of cultural value.

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    Invest in Neighborhood Culture

    Support free and low-cost exhibitions, artist residencies, workshops, and community gatherings that foster creativity, connection, and belonging.

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    Expand the Role of the Gallery

    Help redefine what an arts organization can be—as a cultural resource, gathering place, and platform for civic engagement.

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    Build Sustainable Arts Ecosystems

    Help build a contemporary arts model that extends beyond art sales, creating diverse revenue streams that sustain artists, cultural programming, and creative spaces.

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    Rethink Ground-Floor Activation

    Support an innovative approach that integrates arts and culture into affordable housing, transforming underutilized space into a vibrant hub for residents, artists, and neighbors.

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    Reimagine Resident Services

    Help build a more connected model of resident services that uses arts and culture to strengthen relationships between residents and the surrounding neighborhood.

Group of people gathering on outdoor steps beside a leafy garden and modern building
People lying on yoga mats in a bright contemporary art gallery with colorful abstract paintings and a large translucent orange-red installation.
Abstract multicolored relief artwork with vivid red, blue, yellow, green, and purple textures on a white wall
Diverse group gathered around a table for a creative workshop, writing on paper beneath colorful artwork and shelves of drawings.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Currency Exchange Arts – LA is currently applying for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. If approved, our tax-exempt status is expected to be retroactive to our incorporation date (7/26/26), meaning eligible donations made after that date are generally expected to be tax-deductible. We'll update our community as soon as our determination is received.

  • Your donation supports free exhibitions, artist residencies, workshops, community meals, and the everyday operations that keep our space open and accessible. Every gift directly supports artists and community programming.

  • We welcome many ways of supporting Currency Exchange Arts – LA, including:

    • Monetary donations of any amount.

    • In-kind donations such as art supplies, equipment, furniture, food for Community Feeds, printing, and professional services. Please contact us first so we can confirm our current needs.

    • Tribute gifts made in honor or memory of someone special.

    • Employer matching gifts. Many companies will match charitable contributions—check with your employer to see if they participate.

    • Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) grants. Once we receive our IRS determination, you'll be able to recommend grants from your DAF. If you'd like to support us before then, please reach out to discuss available options.

  • Absolutely! Whether you'd like to help with exhibitions, events, community meals, or behind-the-scenes projects, we'd love to have you involved. Reach out to learn about current opportunities.

  • We'd love to hear from you. If you have questions about making a donation, employer matching gifts, in-kind contributions, or other ways to support our work, please contact us at donations@cxla.org or through our contact form. We'll be happy to help.