ART from the ashes (AFTA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization who champions the transformative power of art to bring community together.

Founded in 2007 as an answer to communities devastated by wildfire, the organization creates art from the aftermath of disaster to aid community recovery. In the spirit of its founding principles, “Support. Inspire. Create. Renew.”, reclaimed materials are salvaged from site significant locations, and through the vision of artists, are transfigured into one of a kind works of art to support a benefit exhibition for the affected community. ART from the ashes efforts are made possible through grants, sponsorships, public/private donations and a team of dedicated volunteers.

Since its inception, AFTA has produced 11 large-scale exhibitions from concept to implementation, including a traveling exhibition, and facilitated public art commissions & installations for U.S. artists. As the connection to AFTA’s creative approach grew within Southern California and beyond, the organization expanded its scope to curate and produce specialty programming and events outside of its cause related efforts under AFTA Productions.

With expertise in fine arts, live performance, set & show design, engineering, fabrication, curation, promotion, publicity and marketing, AFTA Productions has the capability to handle all aspects of arts programming, temporary & permanent installations and special events. Through its partnership, client and artist contacts AFTA Productions has access to a broad sector of the creative community. AFTA Productions serves as a supportive resource for ART from the ashes relief effort initiatives.

Our Team:  

AFTA’s team is comprised of creative professionals with 25+ years of experience in fine arts, set & show fabrication, sustainable design, marketing, publicity, community programming and social networking. These individuals contribute their time and talent to be a positive influence within their community and pride themselves on cultivating and producing innovative and diverse exhibitions, installations and creative programs.