Blog Posts

As we count down the days to Christmas, we're re-sharing one of our favorite holiday stories from NEA Director of Music and Opera Ann Meier Baker.

Enjoy this selection of winter-themed poems as we head into the new season!

In this notable quotable from the most recent issue of American Artscape, Asali DeVan Ecclesiastes—chief equity officer of Ashé Cultural Arts Center—spoke with us about the importance of addressing systemic health disparities and preserving cultural ...

In this notable quotable from the most recent issue of American Artscape, Catherine Game—executive director of Brushwood Center—spoke with us about At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans and the Military Community, an initiative that provides free natu...

In the last Measure for Measure of the year, we're looking at the relationship between the arts and innovation.

In this notable quotable from the most recent issue of American Artscape, NEA Chair Jackson discusses the importance of the arts in strengthening our health and well-being as a nation.

In the new issue of American Artscape, we look at the ways in which the arts can help improve the health and wellbeing of communities.

A recent project involving youth dance groups from the U.S. and Mexico shows the power of youth cultural exchange to create future changemakers.

We spoke with Petyr Xyst about his approach to storytelling, the creative process for The Original Shareholder Experience, and his advice to new and seasoned filmmakers.

Our new director of arts education Michelle Hoffmann takes the Artful Life Questionnaire.

Marine Corps veteran and visual artist Luz Helena Thompson shares how engaging with the arts has helped her process and heal from traumatic experiences.

During National Native American Heritage Month, the NEA recognizes and honors the rich and ever-evolving expressive arts and cultures of Native and Indigenous communities. To continue the celebration, we gathered poems by Native and Indigenous writer...

The arts make us happy. This month's post from our Research team looks at why.

Join us as we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month!