Could Rejecting State Art Grants Be the New Anti-Trump Resistance?
As Trump “reviews” the Smithsonian and NEA rules shift, New Mexico arts groups are weighing whether to reject state grants tied to federal funding.
September 18, 2025
Arts Funding
“You’re Being Zeroed Out”: How IAIA Battled Its Biggest Funding Threat in Decades
Institute of American Indian Arts leaders on turning the tides in their federal funding fight—and why it’s not over yet.
August 26, 2025
Amid Breathtaking NEA Cuts, Southwest Arts Organizations are Reeling—and Rallying Support
The Trump administration's shadowy National Endowment for the Arts grant retractions have Southwest arts organizations banding together to track the cuts and gather supporters.
May 15, 2025
In a Slash-and-Burn Era for Federal Funding, Here’s How Texas Arts Advocates Angle for State Support
Over 200 arts leaders descend on Austin's Capitol to dispense Texas charm—and return-on-investment pitches—for state funding at Texas Arts Advocacy Day.
February 20, 2025
Turning up the Heat: Inside the Controversy Sparked by Drag, Censorship, and Public Funding in a West Texas City
When the Lubbock City Council defunded a popular art event for promoting the “LGBT Agenda,” confirming fears of repressive drag bans in Texas, the art community got fired up.
September 20, 2024
Here’s What it Costs to Run a Gallery in the Las Vegas Arts District
Priscilla Fowler Fine Art, which has closed after eight years, left its owner in debt—and doubting the viability of the Las Vegas Arts District.
July 26, 2024
Colorado Lawmakers Dedicate Millions to Arts Infrastructure in Post-Pandemic Rebound
At the tail end of a legislative session—and after years of stagnant arts funding—Colorado legislators approve $16 million tax credit and more.
June 05, 2024
Arizona Received Another $5 Million for the Arts. How Will it Get Spent? And When?
Leadership changes at the Arizona Commission on the Arts could impact how the state agency spends the $5 million allocated for arts and culture in Arizona’s 2024 budget.
June 19, 2023
Phoenix Faces Tough Choices with Arts and Culture Funding
Phoenix seeks community input as the city considers bond funding for a new Latino Cultural Center and other creative projects, all while art spaces rebound from COVID-19 impacts.
September 09, 2022
Utah’s Expanded Art Budget Increases Opportunities for Artists
The pandemic forced Utah’s arts organizations to get creative with funding sources. The strategy ultimately allowed for more direct aid for individual artists and novel programming.
September 05, 2022
