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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.

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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

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This Land of Arts

Welcome to the new National Endowment for the Arts magazine! We have taken on a new name, American Artscape , that better captures the national scope of the agency’s grants,...

Podcasts

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William Bell

2020 National Heritage Fellow, Singer, Songwriter

Here’s 2020 National Heritage Fellow Singer/Songwriter William Bell

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Upcoming Events

Aug202020

NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert