NEA

The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that funds, promotes, and strengthens the creative capacity of our communities by providing all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation.

Initiatives & Partnerships

The NEA works with other federal agencies, state and local governments, state and regional arts agencies, and private nonprofits on national initiatives. Below are some featured initiatives.

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American Artscape

Cover of American Artscape No 2 2020

Celebrating the Centennial of Women's Suffrage

In honor of the centennial of women’s suffrage, the National Endowment for the Arts is celebrating the many ways the arts have empowered and elevated women, as well as the...

Podcasts

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Hugo Morales

2020 National Heritage Fellow and founder and executive director of Radio Bilingüe

Meet the founder and executive director of Radio Bilingüe and 2020 National Heritage Fellow Hugo Morales

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Upcoming Events

Sep242020

Virtual National HBCU Week 2020