national endowment for the arts
Hundreds of artists have signed a letter urging the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to reverse recent policy changes stemming from executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. The changes require grant applicants to avoid diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that could be seen as violating federal anti-discrimination laws and prohibit funding for […]
President Joe Biden awarded the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts to 20 notable artists, including Missy Elliott (artist and producer), Queen Latifah (artist and actress), Spike Lee (filmmaker), and Carrie Mae Weems (visual artist), during a private White House ceremony on Monday, October 21, 2024. These artists are recognized for their significant contributions […]
(NPR) – The White House hosted its first-ever summit on arts and culture, titled “Healing, Bridging, Thriving,” in Washington, D.C. The event, organized by the White House Domestic Policy Council and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), brought together policymakers, arts advocates, community leaders, and artists to explore the multifaceted role of the arts […]
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