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A landscape transformed: As it responds to cuts in federal programs, the arts community reels
Read full article: A landscape transformed: As it responds to cuts in federal programs, the arts community reelsBehind so many award-winning careers, high-profile productions, beloved institutions and in-depth research projects there is often a quieter story of early support from the government.
National Endowment for the Arts cuts off funding, pushes for staff resignations
Read full article: National Endowment for the Arts cuts off funding, pushes for staff resignationsPresident Donald Trumpโs proposed budget calls for the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts, which provides hundreds of millions of dollars each year to individuals and institutions around the country.
Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideology
Read full article: Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideologyA federal judge has denied a motion to block the National Endowment for the Arts from barring funds to artists whose projects promote gender ideology, saying the agency no longer was doing that.
White House-hosted arts summit explores how to incorporate arts and humanities into problem-solving
Read full article: White House-hosted arts summit explores how to incorporate arts and humanities into problem-solvingThe Environmental Protection Agency will pair artists with federal officials overseeing treasured bodies of water in the United States as part of a new initiative to use arts and culture to support water restoration and climate resiliency.
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The Ark to receive $10K grant to support Ann Arbor Folk Festival
Read full article: The Ark to receive $10K grant to support Ann Arbor Folk FestivalBirds of Chicago perform at U-M's Hill Auditorium at the 41st Ann Arbor Folk Festival on Jan. 27, 2018. (Credit: Andrew Rogers)ANN ARBOR โ The National Endowment for the Arts has approved a $10,000 Grants for Arts Projects award for The Ark to support the Ann Arbor Folk Festival. The Ark, an intimate folk music venue in downtown Ann Arbor, has been presenting, preserving and encouraging folk, ethnic and roots music for 55 years. Each year, The Ark presents the Ann Arbor Folk Festival at the end of January in the University of Michiganโs historic Hill Auditorium. โThe National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support this project from The Ark,โ Arts Endowment Acting Chairman Ann Eilers said in a statement.