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Artist Kathryn Andrews Raises $1.74M for Displaced Creatives

1/27/2026

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Artist Kathryn Andrews founded the mutual aid fund Grief & Hope after losing two homes to fires since 2020, raising $1.74 million to support displaced artists in Los Angeles.
Andrews says recovery must change because ongoing disasters are the new normal.
She advocates accountability and reimagining community living.
Through the Judith Center, she hosts discussions and exhibitions addressing sexism.
Her art continues to challenge perceptions of authority and gender.

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Story summary

Artist Kathryn Andrews founded the mutual aid fund Grief & Hope after losing two homes to fires since 2020, raising $1.74 million to support displaced artists in Los Angeles.
Andrews says recovery must change because ongoing disasters are the new normal.
She advocates accountability and reimagining community living.
Through the Judith Center, she hosts discussions and exhibitions addressing sexism.
Her art continues to challenge perceptions of authority and gender.