Haley Fonfa is a 29-year-old artist and curator originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, now based in Oakland, California. She currently serves as the Resident Curator at the Rhimes Performing Arts Center, home of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles. In this role, she leads curatorial programming and produces grand-scale community-centered events that bridge art, performance, and education. In addition to her institutional work, Fonfa organizes independent exhibitions that double as fundraisers for the Brett Fonfa Foundation (BFF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization she founded in 2022. The organization has grown exponentially providing mentorships, awards and scholarships for the youth. Prior to her tenure at Rhimes, she worked as a specialty mural painter and decorator for Insomniac Events and contributed to the Grey’s Anatomy Art Department.
 

Fonfa has embraced art as her life’s calling since adolescence, with her practice becoming a central force in her identity since 2015. Her work reflects the ever-evolving nature of humanity, using vibrant color, expressive brushwork, and mixed media to explore themes of hope, freedom, love, and fear. The loss of her older brother Brett and her father—both profound sources of support and inspiration—has deeply shaped her artistic voice. Their legacy continues to guide her through an evolving creative journey rooted in resilience and transformation.

Since 2018, Fonfa has been committed to uplifting marginalized artists by creating platforms that foster visibility, connection, and opportunity. Through the Brett Fonfa Foundation, she advances arts education and accessibility by offering resources, art therapy initiatives, and community-based programming for artists of all ages.