Culture and the arts have been lifelong areas of interest and participation for Mr. Gelles, including:
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Board service, Board advisory services and other support for a variety of arts and other non-profit organizations;
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Assistance to artists and creative professionals and advice regarding structuring of operations, resolution of disputes and contract negotiations;
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Underwriting and sponsorship of art exhibits, performing arts activities and publications (for organizations including REDCAT, UCLA Live, LAXART, Santa Monica Museum of Art, Xtra Magazine and others);
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Commissioning and underwriting of contemporary music works (such as for the L.A. Philharmonic, Ojai Music Festival, and other groups);
- Contributions, exhibiting and lending of art works from Mr. Gelles’
and his wife’s private contemporary art collection for various
institutions.