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Stories

Apart from financially supporting arts activities throughout the country, the National Endowment for the Arts fosters greater appreciation and understanding of the arts among the American people. All Americans can benefit from knowing about the presence and contributions of artists, artistic practices, and arts organizations in their communities, and about opportunities to participate in the arts. The agency presents stories about artists, arts organizations, and arts events all over the country through our blog, audio podcast interviews, videos, and magazine. Click on links below to go to our blog, podcast, or magazine, or click this button to search for specific material.

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National Endowment for the Arts Blog

Features posts on artists and arts projects throughout the country.
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NEA Art Works Podcast

Audio interviews with artists and arts leaders throughout the country.
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American Artscape

The agency's arts magazine highlighting grantees and topics of current interest.

Featured Story

This tribute to Osage ribbon worker Anita Fields was released in November 2021 as part of “The Culture of America: A Cross-Country Visit with the National Endowment for the Arts 2021 National Heritage Fellows.”

Find more information on Fields in the National Heritage Fellows section of the website.
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Photo by Tom Fields