Capital Campaign

In support of its ambitious transformation plan, the Hammer Museum announced the launch of a $180 million capital campaign in February 2018. The announcement coincided with a lead gift of $30 million from L.A. philanthropists Lynda and Stewart Resnick—the largest in the museum’s history. In recognition of this generous gift, the Hammer’s building will be dedicated as the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Cultural Center.

Of the $180 million goal, approximately $90 million will support the building project. The remaining $90 million will expand the Hammer’s endowment and support its acclaimed programs and exhibitions. The campaign was initiated by a generous inaugural gift of $20 million from trailblazing television producer Marcy Carsey, who has served as board chair since 2014. Other major support has come from the museum’s Board of Directors and Board of Overseers, as well as other generous families and foundations in Los Angeles. To date, the campaign has raised over $150 million.

It is with great appreciation that the Hammer thanks the generous supporters of its capital campaign.

Kevin Beasley 
Larry Bell 
Andrea Bowers 
Frank Bowling 
Mark Bradford 
Cecily Brown 
Vija Celmins 
Judy Chicago 
Jimmie Durham 
Charles Gaines 
Robert Gober 
Mark Grotjahn 
Jennifer Guidi 
Jim Hodges
Max Hooper Schneider
Luchita Hurtado 
Rashid Johnson 
Barbara Kruger 
Shio Kusaka 
Glenn Ligon 
Sarah Lucas 
Tala Madani 
Brice Marden 
Nathaniel Mary Quinn
Marisa Merz 
Meleko Mokgosi 
Catherine Opie 
Gabriel Orozco 
Laura Owens 
Raymond Pettibon
Lari Pittman 
Sigmar Polke 
Christina Quarles 
Charles Ray 
Sterling Ruby 
Ed Ruscha 
Analia Saban 
Kenny Scharf 
Cindy Sherman 
Lorna Simpson 
Haim Steinbach 
Kaari Upson 
Henry Taylor 
Kara Walker 
Mary Weatherford 
Ai Weiwei
Jonas Wood