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Taking Action and Staying Connected in a Shifting Federal Landscape

04/15/2025

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Capacity Building Webinar Series

02/11/2025

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New Grant Invests in Folklife in Communities of Color

01/15/2025

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Resources for Those Impacted By California’s Wildfires

01/09/2025

We’ve compiled a list of services offering immediate support, including shelter, financial aid, and emotional care for those navigating these heartbreaking challenges.

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Introducing the 2024-25 National Leaders of Color Fellows

12/04/2024

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Introducing the Cultural Sustainability Awardees

10/30/2024

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Reflections on the International Teaching Artist Collaborative

10/24/2024

Written by Danica Rosengren.

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Preserving Legacy: Richard Hunt’s Artworks Now on the Public Art Archive™

10/15/2024

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National Leaders of Color Fellowship: A Call for Collaborative Change

10/03/2024

The National Leaders of Color Fellowship Program (LoCF) rises to meet challenges in the field while nurturing a community where collaboration is not just encouraged but celebrated.

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Twenty-Seven Creative West-Region Organizations Recommended for ArtsHERE Grant

09/24/2024

112 Organizations Nationwide Selected in ArtsHERE Pilot Program

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WESTAF Unveils New Name and Visual Identity

09/17/2024

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Opening Soon: 2024-25 National Leaders of Color Fellowship

09/17/2024

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