2008 LA Arts Funding Survey Results Released by Southern California Grantmakers

A curious anomaly is the fact that public funders are more likely than the private sector to support individual artists; however, the average grant size for individual artists from the private funders is nearly three times the size of the average public grant to individual artists.

"A strong and vibrant arts community is integral to the life and vitality of Los Angeles County," said Wendy Garen, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation. "By illuminating the human condition, fostering understanding between diverse cultures and enhancing quality of life, the arts encourage civic involvement and yield important economic benefits that strengthen our region culturally and economically."