AFTA: Protect the National Endowment for the Arts

May 6, 2025
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“America’s strength lies in its cultural richness, creativity, and innovation. Now more than ever, Congress must defend and restore the NEA to ensure the arts remain accessible to all Americans. Americans for the Arts will continue to work with Members of Congress to share how these proposed cuts would harm their constituents and weaken the fabric of our nation.” – official statement from the Americans for the Arts. Read the full statement on their website: Protecting the NEA: Statement from Americans for the Arts CEO, Erin Harkey | Americans for the Arts.

Americans for the Arts (AFTA) has published updates, resources, and action steps in response to National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant cancellations, reductions in staff, and the proposed elimination of the NEA. Access the information on the AFTA website: AmericansForTheArts.org/advocate/protect-the-nea.

Americans for the Arts is a nonprofit organization advocating for the arts and arts education in the United States of American.

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