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Amid Slashes to Federal Grant Funding, Report Affirms the Economic Importance of Arts and Culture
On April 2, a number of letters from the National Endowment for the Humanities were sent to arts and culture organizations across the country ending their previously awarded grants. The letters, which appeared on NEH letterhead and were signed by the Trump-appointed NEH acting chairman Michael McDonald, told recipients that their “grant no longer effectuates…
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In leaner times, Sudbury’s arts and cultural sector learning to adapt
Murray is working out of NLFB’s new office on Durham Street on a snowy afternoon in March. She is working alone. While the organization was approved for provincial funding to hire intern positions, the program was stalled due to the provincial election last month. Murray is anxiously awaiting the go-ahead to hire, although this is…
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BEA: Value of Arkansas’ arts and culture sector grew 11% in 2023 – Talk Business & Politics
Arkansas ranked high in job creation and compensation growth in the arts and culture economy, and was above the national growth trend in the sector, according to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). According to the BEA report, the arts and cultural economic activity in 2023 rose 6.6%, up from…
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San Diego arts picks in April: Writers, postcards and contemporary dance
Jump to … April 1-6 | April 7-13 | April 14-20 | April 21-30 April 1-6 🎨 Visual art Fine Art and Craft Sale: Grief and Hope L.A. benefit Dozens of local artists and collectors will offer up hundreds of pieces of art for sale in this benefit for Los Angeles-area artists and arts workers affected…
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Trump’s latest funding cuts are a massive hit for Oregon’s cultural organizations
Arts and culture organizations across the country got the news late Wednesday night: Their federal funding was gone. Their National Endowment for the Humanities grants were being terminated. For Oregon Humanities, an organization that creates and supports cultural events throughout the state, the money that was expected to partially fund their work through 2027 was…
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Community input requested for Tamika Catchings’ Mural
Tamika Catchings mural finalists concept renderings (Image provided/Indy Arts Council) Public surveys are now open to select a muralist for Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings’ mural on Massachusetts Avenue. The mural honoring Catchings, a Naismith Hall of Famer and community advocate will be placed in the Mass Ave neighborhood this summer as part of a…
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Arts Council partners with MacEwan to capture local stories
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published Apr 03, 2025 • 2 minute read Students from various MacEwan University programs harnessed the power of virtual reality to help the Arts and Culture Council of Strathcona County share the stories of local artists. Photo supplied Article content A joint project between the Arts and Culture Council…
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Millions in federal grants to local arts organizations cut by DOGE
In March 2025, the University of South Alabama presented its Annual Songwriter Keynote, a conversation and concert event funded, in part, by a grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance. Gulf Coast artist Robby Amonett, pictured above, live-painted the event. Keith Necaise/University of South Alabama and the Alabama Humanities Alliance Keith Necaise/University of South Alabama and…
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Millions in federal grants to local arts organizations cut by DOGE
In March 2025, the University of South Alabama presented its Annual Songwriter Keynote, a conversation and concert event funded, in part, by a grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance. Gulf Coast artist Robby Amonett, pictured above, live-painted the event. Keith Necaise/University of South Alabama and the Alabama Humanities Alliance Keith Necaise/University of South Alabama and…
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Here Are Some Top Spots to Visit Next Time You’re in New Hope
Image via Visit Bucks County. Travel + Leisure has named New Hope one of the 10 best small towns in the nation, bestowing upon it the award for “Best Arts + Culture Town.” Though small in size, New Hope offers a vibrant arts and culture scene with something for everyone, writes Kalena Thomhave for The…