About the East West Bank Art Program

Building Bridges Through Art

The East West Bank Art Program began in 2005 with a mission to foster greater cultural understanding, encourage meaningful dialogue, and help bridge the East and the West through the universal language of art. Since then, it has grown into a dynamic platform that reflects and supports the communities we serve. The program now plays an active role in sustaining the ecosystems that make art possible.

Watch our short film, Building Bridges Through Art, which traces this evolution and celebrates the power of art to connect, inspire, and transform.

Watch the full film: Building Bridges Through Art

Highlights from the Film

In Building Bridges Through Art, cultural leaders share how East West Bank’s support of artists and institutions plays a meaningful role in nurturing the creative community.

Michael Govan

CEO & Annenberg Director, LACMA

Joanne Heyler

Founding Director and President, The Broad

Marc Payot

President, Hauser & Wirth

Lauren Halsey

Artist

News & Stories

Liu Wei Takes Over The Met’s Façade

Liu Wei invites viewers to see the world in a new light through his Genesis Façade Commission: Speculation. Four sculptures along The Met’s iconic entrance now on view through June 8, 2027.

September 17, 2026

Celebrating the Power of Art at LACMA

Los Angeles came together to celebrate! From LACMA CEO Michael Govan’s vision for LACMA’s future, the Block Party and Art Parade, presented by East West Bank Foundation, was all about community, creativity and connection.

June 24, 2026

East West Bank Plaza at The Wallis

Celebrating the unveiling of the East West Bank Plaza and honoring Jeanie Buss with the 2026 Wallis Annenberg Icon Award at The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts.

May 22, 2026

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