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ArtsHERE

ArtsHERE is a new initiative from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), in partnership with South Arts and in collaboration with the other five U.S. Regional Arts Organizations, aimed at expanding access to arts participation in our country. ArtsHERE provides non-matching grant support for organizations that demonstrate a commitment to equity within their practices and programming.

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About

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awards thousands of grants each year to provide diverse opportunities for arts participation. However, historically underserved communities with rich and dynamic cultural identities continue to report lower arts participation rates than other groups. To address these disparities and better understand these dynamics, the NEA, in partnership with South Arts and in collaboration with the five other U.S. Regional Arts Organizations (RAOs), launched a new grant program, ArtsHERE.

ArtsHERE supports organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to equity within their practices and programming and have undertaken consistent engagement with underserved groups/communities. Grants are for specific projects that will strengthen the organization’s capacity to sustain meaningful community engagement and increase arts participation for underserved groups/communities. Grantees have access to peer-learning and technical assistance opportunities designed to share knowledge and build networks.

This year’s application window has closed.  Click here to learn more about Creative West’s ArtsHERE awardees.

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