Arts Funding: Supporting Communities & Economy
Arts funding is crucial for community support, economic growth, and accessible programs. Investment in arts and culture sustains jobs, education, and recovery across the US.
Humanities Funding Crisis: Trump Cuts & Philanthropic Response
Trump admin slashes NEH funding, impacting state humanities councils. Mellon Foundation & others step up with emergency funding. Lawsuits challenge Trump's actions, citing constitutional overreach. Funding cuts jeopardize vital programs.
Guggenheim Fellowships: Funding Arts & Humanities
Guggenheim Fellowships, awarding $30k-$45k, support artists and scholars. Celebrating a century of funding, vital amid US federal cuts to humanities and arts.
Trump signs executive order to ‘eliminate’ agency that funds museums and libraries
This decision undermines access to the arts, disproportionately harming marginalised groups and stifling diverse expression,” Julie Trébault, the executive director of Artists at Risk Connection, said in a statement.