The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts (MKFA) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Infinite Expansion Grants (IEG), awarding funding to nine contemporary arts organizations across Los Angeles County. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the grant program, with six of the nine organizations receiving MKFA funding for the first time. The grantees include Art in the Park, Clockshop, and Color Compton, among others, each undertaking projects that explore themes of place, memory, diaspora, and community resilience through exhibitions, installations, and public programming. The grants were selected by a jury of five arts professionals including Tiffany Barber, Jibz Cameron, Justen Leroy, Jenny Lin, and Rodrigo Valenzuela.
The Infinite Expansion Grants are significant because they continue the legacy of artist Mike Kelley by supporting risk-taking, critical inquiry, and community engagement in the Los Angeles arts ecosystem. The program’s tenth anniversary underscores a sustained commitment to amplifying the impact of artists and arts organizations on underserved communities, particularly as several projects frame Los Angeles as a site of migration and resilience. By funding first-time recipients and diverse community-based initiatives, MKFA reinforces the importance of grassroots innovation and local cultural infrastructure in the broader contemporary art world.