Tag: Baca

  • Judy Baca Denies Misusing $5M Grant for Iconic LA Mural

    News The LA Times reported that 10 employees accused the activist and artist of using funds from a Mellon Foundation grant for personal benefit. Judy Baca at the LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 1, 2025 (photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic via Getty Images) Activist and painter Judy Baca, best read more

    Judy Baca Denies Misusing M Grant for Iconic LA Mural
  • Judy Baca Denies Allegations She Improperly Profited From $5 M. Grant for ‘Great Wall’ Expansion

    Artist Judy Baca is pushing back against allegations from former employees who claim she improperly benefited from a $5 million grant tied to the expansion of her landmark mural, The Great Wall of Los Angeles, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times. The accusations come from 10 former employees of the Social and read more

    Judy Baca Denies Allegations She Improperly Profited From  M. Grant for ‘Great Wall’ Expansion
  • LA Artist Judy Baca Accused of Misusing Funds For Historic Mural, French President Stung by Louvre Chaos: Morning Links for February 26, 2026

    To receiveMorning Linksin your inbox every weekday,signupfor ourBreakfast with ARTnewsnewsletter. The Headlines CRACKS IN THE WALL. Ten former employees, including two managers, who worked on The Great Wall of Los Angeles public collaborative mural, allege the revered Chicano artist Judy Baca has been misusing millions of dollars in grants.Shedesigned and leads the project, and the read more

    LA Artist Judy Baca Accused of Misusing Funds For Historic Mural, French President Stung by Louvre Chaos: Morning Links for February 26, 2026