Dear Friends,

Like most small non-profit arts spaces, our survival is dependent largely on grants and following the 2024 election, we received almost 75% less grant funding. The decrease in federal funding has been felt by EVERYONE, and within the arts world as everywhere else, it disproportionatly impacts orgs like Pieter who uplift and build solidarity within Black, Brown, Immigrant and Disabled creative communities.

We are in an emergency moment.

Pieter has been working non-stop to bridge the gap, but unfortunately we have been forced to cut staff hours, and if we are not able to meet funding goals we will sadly have to begin layoffs at the end of May. In order to prevent this, we are working to reach two funding goals:

$75,000 by June 30th to stabilize operations and programming through the summer

An additional $75,000 by September 30th to stabilize staffing and operations through 2026

Pieter is a refuge for research and play - a rare independent arts space that serves as an incubator for creativity and a platform for artists to create, teach, and present their work. We hope that in a difficult time for so many people, you will be able to help us survive and continue our work of supporting our amazing LA arts community for many years to come!

PLEASE DONATE TODAY AND SHARE ACROSS YOUR NETWORKS!!

With appreciation and love,

Team Pieter

ALSO...

In support of Pieter’s Emergency Fundraiser, the Board of Directors are hosting Pieter’s first ever

DANCE - CLASS - A - THON!

When: Saturday May 16th, 2026

Doors Open at 12:00 PM

First Class at 12:30 PM

All class funds will go directly to Pieter's Emergency Fundraiser to keep our space and doors open!

PURCHASE DONATION TICKETS AND GET MORE INFO HERE!

SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR

Pieter Emergency Fundraiser

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