Race Forward and Americans for the Arts unveil the Anchor Projects for the Inaugural Cultural Week of Action

This post was originally published on this siteFourteen local organizations, from Alaska to Alabama, are set to lead thought-provoking programs that advance a multiracial democracy throughout the week of September 27 to October 5, 2024. (WASHINGTON, June 11, 2024)— Race Forward and Americans for the Arts (AFTA) announced today the 14 projects that received funding READ MORE

Americans for the Arts and D.C.’s Official Arts & Culture District in Historic Anacostia Partner to Establish Annual DC Arts & Economic Impact Day

This post was originally published on this site[WASHINGTON, D.C., May 20, 2024]—Americans for the Arts (AFTA) and Anacostia BID (ABID) announced a new strategic awareness partnership to further develop and support the District of Columbia’s Art to Go-Go Arts & Culture District, in Historic Anacostia within Ward 8, with a focus on awareness, access for READ MORE

President and CEO of Americans for the Arts Nolen Bivens Supports the National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities

This post was originally published on this siteOn May 14, Americans for the Arts’ President and CEO Nolen Bivens submitted written testimony supporting increased federal funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). He made the case for funding each agency at no less than $211 READ MORE

Arts Chamber Board Member Nominated For Regional Leadership Award

The St. Louis Arts Chamber congratulates Tejas Sekhar for being named an honoree in Focus St. Louis’s 25th Annual “What’s Right With The Region Awards.” Tejas Sekhar, a member of the St. Louis Arts Chamber’s Board of Directors, has recently been announced as an honoree for FOCUS St. Louis’s annual “What’s Right With The Region READ MORE