A Los Angeles, California, based publishing house, Hesse Press was founded by artists, Clare Kelly and John Wiese. Hesse Press focuses on making the LA art scene accessible through artist monographs that are published every fall and spring. Actively supporting the need for tangible and logistical support for artists in Los Angeles, the press provides partners with financial support through a micro-granting system, as well as providing creative design for the design and publication of art books. Hesse Press weighs the needs of artists, audience and wider community with equal importance within the context of carefully crafted but affordable books.