The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is pleased to announce 112 organizations recommended for awards under ArtsHERE — a new pilot program in partnership with South Arts and in collaboration with the other five U.S. Regional Arts Organizations — designed to expand access to arts participation across the nation. With over $12 million in grants distributed among 112 organizations, ArtsHERE is set to enhance arts participation within underserved communities, ensuring that creativity becomes a shared experience for all. This pioneering program, in collaboration with South Arts, Creative West and the other U.S. Regional Arts Organizations, emphasizes equity and community engagement as its core principles.
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Twenty-Seven Creative West-Region Organizations Recommended for ArtsHERE Grant
September 24, 2024
The grants, ranging from $65,000 to $130,000, are designed to empower nonprofits that are deeply committed to inclusivity and expanding access to the arts. By fostering an environment where everyone can live an artful life, ArtsHERE is a significant step toward strengthening the national arts ecosystem. As Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD, chair of the NEA, eloquently states, “Everyone should be able to live an artful life, and ArtsHERE is an important step in ensuring we are strengthening our nation’s arts ecosystem to make this a reality.”
This initiative not only provides financial support but also includes opportunities for peer-learning and technical assistance, ensuring that grant recipients have the resources needed to sustain meaningful community engagement. Creative West celebrates these efforts to transform communities through the arts and invites you to explore the stories of these inspiring organizations and the impactful projects they are embarking upon.
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