Art in Your Mailbox: Supporting LA's Creative Voices Through Our Surprise Postcard Fundraiser

"Art and artists evolve, but without the written word, our stories risk going untold."

What started as an intimate gathering on February 1st has blossomed into something beautiful—a continuing celebration of Los Angeles art that arrives directly in your mailbox. Our surprise postcard fundraiser is still going strong, and we're thrilled to share this unique opportunity with art lovers everywhere.

The Magic of the Unknown

For just $21 per envelope (shipping included), you'll receive original artwork from talented Los Angeles artists—but here's the twist: you won't know which pieces you're getting until you open them. It's like Christmas morning for art enthusiasts, with each envelope containing a carefully curated surprise that could feature work from established artists you've admired or introduce you to emerging voices you're about to discover.

Patti Fortlage, one of our recent participants, captured the experience perfectly: "It was so fun to receive my postcards in the mail and to get to open each new piece of art. The talent is outstanding. Some were from artists I had yearned to own work from and others were from artists I had yet to be introduced to... getting them in the mail was an uplift I didn't even know I needed."

Why This Matters

Every dollar from this fundraiser goes directly to supporting Art and Cake, our online magazine published through January Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. As we've pivoted to publishing exclusively through January Arts this fall, we're building something bigger—a sustainable future for art journalism in Los Angeles.

Your support helps us:

• Champion underrepresented artists who deserve recognition

• Promote visibility of avant-garde movements pushing creative boundaries

• Uncover and share little-known facets of LA art history

• Pioneer an art writers' mentorship program for the next generation

• Continue our core programs: exhibition reviews, studio visits, and artist spotlights

  
  

Building Community, One Story at a Time

Art and Cake isn't just a magazine—it's a bridge connecting artists with audiences, critics with creators, and established voices with emerging talents. We provide an accessible forum for diverse and inclusive contemporary voices in the Los Angeles art world, creating the cultural conversation that ensures our community's stories don't go untold.

In a city as creatively rich as Los Angeles, we believe every artist deserves to have their story shared, their work celebrated, and their voice heard. Through Art and Cake, we're building that platform, one article at a time.

How to Participate

Ready to add some artistic surprise to your life while supporting a great cause? Here's how:

Donate Online: Use the donate button on our website or PayPal to hub@januaryarts.org

Venmo: @kristineschomaker (note "JA charity postcards")

By Mail: Send a check to January Arts, 660 South Avenue 21 #3, LA CA 90031

Don't forget to email your mailing address to hub@januaryarts.org so we can send your artistic surprises!

Donate as much as you'd like—each $21 gets you one envelope of original artwork, but feel free to collect multiple surprises to support our mission even further.

Join Our Mission

Whether you're a longtime supporter of the LA art scene or someone just discovering the incredible talent in our community, this fundraiser offers a unique way to both support art journalism and add original pieces to your collection. Every postcard you receive represents not just beautiful artwork, but a vote for the future of arts writing and community building in Los Angeles.

Thank you for helping us support art writers and celebrate the diverse voices that make our Los Angeles art community so vibrant and essential.

Art and artists evolve—let's make sure their stories continue to be told.

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