The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left an immense path of destruction, displacing families, destroying homes, and upending lives. With over 57,000 acres burned and thousands of structures lost, the tragedy is overwhelming. Yet, through this devastation, we have witnessed remarkable acts of courage and kindness, as communities come together to support one another in the face of adversity.

At Gallery MAR, our hearts are with those affected by these fires. While we are based in Park City, Utah, we feel deeply connected to the artistic communities in LA, particularly through our beloved collectors based out of LA and through our LA artists like Alison Rash and our new Gallery MAR artist, America Martin. As LA-based artists, they and many others are experiencing firsthand the impact of these fires, and we stand ready to support in any way we can. 

Gallery MAR owner Maren Mullin shared this message: “We are not in LA…We are not able to get there to help, but what I can say is if you have work from any of our artists – whether you’ve bought them from me or not – please let us know, and we are happy to put together any type of insurance information that could be helpful. Or if you have any art restoration questions, or if you have any kind of questions, please, please, please let us know how we can be a resource.”

Tragic stories have been unfolding, including one of our clients who had just relocated to LA from Boston. They reached out to let us know they had lost their entire home, and part of their reason for calling was to find a sense of normalcy. Maren expressed, “This lovely, lovely woman said part of the reason why she called was she’s just looking for some sense of normalcy. Which I can imagine would be so important, just touchstones of your previous life and the hope for that life again, and so we will continue to do that. We will continue to share uplifting content and our artists’ creations and we will continue to support our local artists, and if there’s anything we can do to help you, please let us know. Lots of love and light from all of us at Gallery MAR.”

If you’re looking for ways to continue the efforts to lend aid and rebuild, you can help by donating to the Red Cross or the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund, which provides direct assistance to those affected. Additionally, supporting local food banks such as the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank ensures that displaced families receive essential supplies. If you are nearby, consider volunteering your time with relief organizations or offering temporary housing through platforms like Airbnb’s Open Homes program. Every action, no matter how small, can make a difference in rebuilding lives and communities.

Art has always served as a refuge in challenging times, offering a space for reflection, healing, and hope. If art can bring even the smallest comfort to those rebuilding, we at Gallery MAR are here to help in any way possible.

 

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Written by Veronica Vale

Tags: Airbnb Open Homes, Alison Rash, America Martin, Beauty from the Ashes, California Community Foundation, Gallery MAR, LA Wildfires, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Food Bank, Maren Mullin
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