Destination Crenshaw is changing that narrative.

This 1.3-mile open-air cultural corridor is more than a public art project; it is a model for reparative development—investing in Black artists, businesses, and community-led solutions to ensure Crenshaw remains a thriving Black cultural hub for generations to come. It is designed to place a permanent cultural stamp of Blackness on Crenshaw Boulevard, much like Chinatown, Koreatown, and Mariachi Plaza have done for their communities.

“This year, more than ever, we are reminded about the important role culture has in the repair, recovery, and resilience in historically Black communities, particularly in the face of ongoing challenges from our recent wildfires in Altadena or nationally as attempts to erase racial equity efforts have taken shape,” says Jason Foster, President & CEO of Destination Crenshaw. “

Weingart Foundation was one of the earliest philanthropic supporters of this vision, making a $5 million investment in 2018—the second foundation to do so. We believed then, as we do now, that bold, courageous action plants seeds for long-term transformation. Today, those seeds are blooming, elevating Black talent, businesses, and the cultural wealth of this community.

“Investing in Destination Crenshaw is an opportunity to lead meaningful, systemic change—ensuring Black communities reap the benefits of equitable development, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment. As funders who support this groundbreaking initiative today, we become part of a transformative legacy, setting a powerful example of how philanthropy can actively partner with community, repair past injustices, and foster lasting community resilience,” highlights Dana Henry, Black Justice and Healing Program Director at Weingart Foundation.

The Largest Black Public Art Project in the U.S.

Destination Crenshaw will be the largest Black public art project in the U.S.—and quite possibly the world. More than 100 works by Black artists with deep ties to Los Angeles will be commissioned, creating a pipeline of opportunities for emerging, established, and internationally renowned artists. These installations, including murals, sculptures, performance spaces, and culturally significant infrastructure—will cement Black culture and identity in the built environment.

But the project is so much more than art. It is a commitment to economic empowerment, environmental equity, and community healing. New pocket parks will line the corridor, providing spaces for gathering, rest, and protest, while over 800 trees and 30,000 square feet of sustainable landscaping will help reforest the boulevard, addressing decades of environmental neglect in South Los Angeles.

“Repair in the Crenshaw District is our collective action to elevate our shared values as a community, adds Foster. “We are creating a platform for Black artists and creatives to lead the cultural and economic revitalization along Crenshaw Blvd.”

Join Us in Supporting Destination Crenshaw

Destination Crenshaw is a bold commitment to Black cultural permanence—ensuring that Black stories are not only told but celebrated for generations to come. As a founding donor, we believe in the transformative power of investing in culture, community, and justice. This project is more than art—it is systemic change in action, creating lasting opportunities for economic empowerment, cultural preservation, and healing.

We invite our philanthropic peers to join us in supporting projects like Destination Crenshaw—investments that will have a lasting impact at this critical moment. Now is the time to invest in cultural and community-driven initiatives that preserve history, empower communities, and drive systemic change.

Click here to learn more about Destination Crenshaw and support their mission.