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.
2026 Board of Directors
| Chair | Noriko Fujinami | |
| Vice Chair | Robert Edelstein | |
| Treasurer | Kay Han | |
| Secretary | Paula Hess | |
| Endowment Chair | Paul Wieselmann | |
| Curators Award | Linda Maggard | |
| FOCAFellowships | Julie Blivas & Pam Smith | |
| Curators Lab | To be appointed | |
| Membership | Linda Rosenbaum | |
| Local Tours | Linnéa Spransy & Peri-Ellen Berne | |
| Art Conversations | Gina Posalski & Janice Wallace | |
| Special Tours | Freya Ivener | |
| Travel | Sandra Nichols & Raquel Lewitt & Sharon Gam | |
| Special Events | Anne Brilliant and Erica Min | |
| Members at Large | Franziska Balcaen, Larry Blivas, Judy Bramson, Nancy Koven |