About
Fellows of Contemporary Art (FOCA) is a non-profit, membership-based organization that is devoted exclusively to California contemporary art with more than 45 years of archives. Membership-based funding for grants supports emerging and mid-career artists.
FOCA plays a pivotal role in influential contemporary art exhibitions while providing interesting activities for its members.
our mission
The Fellows of Contemporary Art support emerging and mid-career California artists through awards, exhibitions including accompanying catalogs, and diverse educational events for its members.
who weare
Founded in 1975, FOCA was associated with the Pasadena Art Museum. Today, completely independent and well respected in the art community, nearly 200 members enjoy a variety of events and rewarding activities with other passionate California contemporary art enthusiasts. Our dues support FOCA’s mission.
our vision
FOCA’s vision is to build on its nearly 50-year heritage and inspire new art experiences for its members as well as expand its engagement and support of the California contemporary art community.
2025 Board of Directors
| Chair | Pam Smith | |
| Vice Chair | Grace Oh | |
| Treasurer | Noriko Fujinami & Kay Han | |
| Secretary | Linda Rosenbaum | |
| Endowment Chair | Robert Edelstein | |
| Curators Award | Paul Wieselmann & Linda Maggard | |
| FOCAFellowships | Candace Lee & Morgan Schoonhoven | |
| Curators Lab | To be appointed | |
| Membership | Vicki Scheele & Connie McCreight | |
| Local Tours | Linnéa Spransy & Peri-Ellen Berne | |
| Art Conversations | Gina Posalski & Janice Wallace | |
| Travel | Sandra Nichols & Raquel Lewitt & Joan Oliver | |
| Special Events | Anne Brilliant and Erica Min | |
| Members at Large | Freya Ivener & Kate Ingold & Niki Horwich |
