Caracas Earthquakes Artists Relief Program
Case for Support
A professional fundraising document for donors, foundations, corporations and cultural partners supporting the Caracas Earthquakes Artists Relief Program.
Executive Summary
Restoring creativity, rebuilding lives and preserving cultural heritage.
The Caracas Earthquakes Artists Relief Program is an emergency cultural recovery initiative established by VAEA to assist artists and cultural workers whose lives, studios, tools, archives and income have been affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
For many artists, a studio is not only a workspace. It is the foundation of a livelihood, a place of memory and the infrastructure that allows creative work to continue.
The Need
Artists face losses that are professional, personal and cultural.
- Studios, workshops and creative spaces may be damaged or unusable.
- Artworks, archives, instruments and equipment may be lost or severely affected.
- Income may be interrupted precisely when recovery costs rise.
- Cultural memory can be permanently damaged if archives and works are not preserved.
The Program
VAEA will support eligible applicants through documented review and emergency assistance.
Subject to available funds and review.
Based on documented need and program criteria.
Planned two-year relief and recovery window.
Assistance will be subject to documented need, application review, available funding and criteria established by VAEA.
How to Help
Donors, foundations, companies and cultural allies can support the response.
| Audience | How they can help |
|---|---|
| Individuals | Make a direct contribution to support artists’ immediate recovery needs. |
| Foundations | Provide grant support, program funding or institutional partnership. |
| Corporations | Support the program through sponsorship, CSR initiatives or employee giving. |
| Artists and collectors | Propose artwork donations for benefit sales, auctions or curated fundraising actions. |