Upcoming National Council on the Arts Public Meeting to Focus on Local Arts Agencies

Washington, DC— The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will host the public session of the 214th National Council on the Arts meeting on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Register in advance to watch live; the meeting will be available to view on demand afterwards.

In addition to remarks by Chair Jackson, a highlight of this meeting will be a panel discussion, “Understanding the Value and Impact of Local Arts Agencies,” about recent research the NEA has undertaken to better understand, document, and strengthen the local arts agency field. Moderated by Randy Engstrom, former director of Office of Arts and Culture of Seattle and current executive director of Third Way Creative, the panel will discuss early findings from part one of the study. Panelists are: Sally Dix, executive director of Bravo Greater Des Moines; Tracey Knuckles, practice lead, Arts & Culture, Bloomberg Associates; Patricia Mullaney-Loss, social science analyst, National Endowment for the Arts; and Dennis Okyere, economic research analyst at 2M Research. The meeting will also include highlights on efforts in Puerto Rico to provide access to the arts in underserved communities.

About the National Council on the Arts

The National Council on the Arts advises the Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, who also chairs the Council, on agency policies and programs. It reviews and makes recommendations to the Chair on applications for grants, funding guidelines, and leadership initiatives. More information, including the list of current council members, is available at arts.gov.