Los Angeles, CA

THE BRICK

EIN 20-2911916

Arts, Culture & Heritage Museums & Visual Arts

Mission

The Brick is a nonprofit visual art space that promotes developments in contemporary culture through exhibitions, publications, and public programs, presenting new commissions and accessible public programming that interrogate key issues of our time.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About THE BRICK

The Brick (formerly LAXART) is a Los Angeles–based nonprofit visual arts organization that commissions and presents contemporary exhibitions, publications, performances, and public programs. Founded in 2005 as LAXART, the organization rebranded and reopened in a larger, purpose-renovated space at 518 N. Western Avenue—expanding its galleries and outdoor courtyard to support institutional-scale projects and community-facing programs (grand opening events occurred in June 2024). Under director Hamza Walker and a professional curatorial team, The Brick mounts thematic group exhibitions, artist retrospectives, and collaborative projects with museums and civic partners while keeping programs free and publicly accessible.

Notable achievements

Rebrand and major relocation

In 2024 LAXART officially rebranded as The Brick and reopened in a renovated 5,000 sq ft facility at 518 N. Western Avenue, more than doubling exhibition capacity and launching a program of inaugural exhibitions and public events.

Sustained programmatic output

Since its founding in 2005 the organization has produced hundreds of projects—solo commissions, thematic group shows, performances, and publications—establishing a track record of commissioning new work and presenting under-recognized artists.

Institutional partnerships and public support

In recent years The Brick has deepened partnerships with major cultural institutions and secured public arts support (including Los Angeles County funding) to mount exhibitions, public programs, and community initiatives.

At a glance

Total assets: $8.2M
Annual revenue: $1.2M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 20-2911916
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: the-brick.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Officially recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 20-2911916) and active, donor-facing arts organization.

Regular coverage and reviews in local and national arts media and inclusion in regional arts funding and grant lists.

Partnerships and collaborative projects with major cultural institutions and initiatives (examples include collaborations linked to Pacific Standard Time programming and other regional museum partnerships).

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