One of the ways in which the NEA honors heritage is through our National Heritage Fellowships. Among these fellows are Hispanic/Latinx artists and culture bearers who connect cultures and pass traditions, history, and artistry to the next generation....
Thanks to Philip Simmons, the light and lacy iron ornamentation that has been part of the architectural vernacular in Charleston, South Carolina since colonial times is still one of its most recognizable features.
Even in these unprecedented times, Black Music Appreciation Month serves as a reminder that music—just like America—is resilient and powerful. One of the ways in which the NEA honors and commemorates music is through our National Heritage Fellowships...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with NEA National Heritage Fellow Suni Paz whose life has been "a determined commitment to support the development of a positive identity in all Latino youth."