National Endowment for the Arts FY 2026 Grant Opportunities Now Available

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 12:00

Nonprofit organizations can now apply for National Endowment for the Arts funding in the categories of Challenge America and Grants for Arts Projects for projects taking place beginning in 2026.

National Endowment for the Arts Announces Arts, Health, and Well-being Demonstration Projects

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 12:00

Black woman in yellow hat and flowery shirt stands in foreground with hand on her heart, group of people seated behind her also have hands over their hearts, and Black man at back plays a trumpet. — Sunni Patterson and Drew Baham, I Deserve It! community health workers, lead a group in a breathing session at Imagining America National Gathering in October 2022. Photo by Cfreedom Photography

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced today funding for nine projects that demonstrate promising local arts and cultural approaches for addressing social connection, belonging, and mental health through the arts.

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of National Heritage Fellow Ella Jenkins

Tue, 11/12/2024 - 12:00

An older woman with short white hair and kind eyes looks off to the side and smiles, as if recalling a beautiful story. — 2017 NEA National Heritage Fellow Ella Jenkins. Photo by Alison Green

NEA Statement on the death of 2017 NEA National Heritage Fellow, children's folk singer and musician Ella Jenkins

Apply Now for Grants to Support Arts Projects for Military-Connected Individuals

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 12:00

A collage of 4 photos showing people engaged with art experiences and art-making. Text reads: Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants. Apply by January 15, 2025. maaa.org/CreativeForces — 2024 Creative Forces Community Engagement grant recipients. Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Brushwood Center, photo by Josiah Shaw; Exit 12 Dance Company, photo by Alberto Vasari; Carnegie Hall's A Lullaby Project, photo by Jennifer Taylor; So Say We All, photo by Matthew Getz

Creative Forces Applications Now Open for Grants to Support Arts Projects for Military-Connected Individuals

New Research Explores Arts Engagement and Social Connectedness

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 12:00

A new research brief released today by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) examines recent patterns of arts engagement among U.S. adults, and the relationship between arts engagement and social connectedness.

Shakespeare in American Communities Expands to Support Apprenticeships, Community-Based Theater Engagement

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 12:00

Six actors in elaborate colorful masks perform a Shakespeare play in a school gym — Performance of Midsummer Night's Dream by Idaho Shakespeare Festival at Anser Charter School. Photo courtesy of Idaho Shakespeare Festival

The National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with Arts Midwest, is pleased to announce exciting updates to the Shakespeare in American Communities initiative.

President Biden to Award National Medals of Arts

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 12:00

National Medal of the Arts w/ purple ribbon

President Joseph R. Biden will present the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts in conjunction with the National Humanities Medals on Monday, October 21, 2024, in a private ceremony at the White House.

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

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:00

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. 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."

NEA Big Read Introduces New Books and Theme, “Our Nature”

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:00

NEA Big Read 2025-26 Theme: Our Nature. Intent to apply due January 23, 2025

Applications are now open for NEA Big Read grants to support community-wide reading programs between September 2025 and June 2026 under the new theme, “Our Nature: How Our Physical Environment Can Lead Us to Seek Hope, Courage, and Connection.”

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of National Heritage Fellow Dwight Lamb

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:00

An elder man with glasses sits playing a button accordion with microphones around him and a colorful backdrop — Dwight Lamb performs for an audience during the 2017 NEA National Heritage Fellowships Concert in Washington, DC. Photo by Tom Pich

Statement on the Death of 2017 NEA National Heritage Fellow Dwight Lamb

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