Arts Action Fund

The new data showcasing the economic impact of the for-profit and non-profit arts and culture sectors in North Carolina is now live! These sectors' contributions includes:

💰 $25 Billion of NC's Economy
📈 3.18% of the state's GDP
👥 167,253 NC Jobs

⭐️ "In North Carolina, the arts and culture sector represents a larger share of the state economy than the transportation or utilities industries."

Thank you to Arts Action Fund for their diligent research in gathering this data.

🚨 CALLING ALL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
Complete our Policy Impact Survey by THIS Friday, May 16. We’re capturing crucial data on NEA grant cancellations and policy changes affecting arts organizations nationwide.
This 6-minute survey will help:
➡️ Document real-time impacts
➡️ Track effects across all art forms and regions
➡️Strengthen advocacy efforts
➡️ Power public dashboard
Are you an arts & culture organization?
1. Spanish version available
2. Email template provided for sharing
3. Every response matters
🔗 Link in bio to access the survey and share resources.

"Did you know? The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) reaches far beyond major cities:

➡️ EVERY Congressional district
➡️ 4,000+ communities served
➡️ 41M Americans reached
➡️ $500M+ in matching funds
➡️ 20% in rural communities

The arts bridge divides, preserve our heritage, and create spaces where ALL Americans see themselves represented.

How have the arts transformed your life or community? Americans for the Arts is collecting powerful, personal stories from across the country. Your voice matters in showing the true impact of the arts!

🔗 in bio to share your story and help 💪

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🚨 CALLING ALL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
Complete our Policy Impact Survey by Friday, May 16. We’re capturing crucial data on NEA grant cancellations and policy changes affecting arts organizations nationwide.
This 6-minute survey will help:
➡️ Document real-time impacts
➡️ Track effects across all art forms and regions
➡️Strengthen advocacy efforts
➡️ Power public dashboard
Are you an arts & culture organization?
1. Spanish version available
2. Email template provided for sharing
3. Every response matters
🔗 Link in bio to access the survey and share resources.

Let’s work together! Call and email your Members of Congress!

www.artsactionfund.org/arts-action-center

Action Alert! Stand up against the proposed budget cuts that threaten to eliminate funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), putting the entire arts and culture sector at risk.

Join CA Arts Advocates for an Arts Action Hour to make phone calls to state and federal lawmakers on Friday, May 9th from 2:00 - 3:00pm.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83346239473?pwd=vkb4AsMUgxleMp198zRtcof5b4OzKS.1

🚨 EMERGENCY WEBINAR: Protecting NEA Funding
Join Americans for the Arts today, Wednesday, May 7 at 4PM ET for critical updates on NEA grant cancellations and immediate actions our arts community can take.
What you’ll learn:
➡️ Latest developments
➡️ Impact on communities
➡️ Advocacy strategies
➡️ Action steps
Register now! 🔗 https://bit.ly/44t7Ytp

CASEY CORRITORE DEC24 FLY-IN INTERVIEW | Americans for the Arts

Breaking News Updates Impacting the Arts & Culture | Arts ActionFund Date of News Item Friday, April 4, 2025 Body Breaking News Updates Impacting the Arts & Culture (800 x 5000 px) by Arts Action Fund

We’re tracking the latest federal actions that could significantly impact arts and culture funding, policies, and agencies. Our most recent update covers updates on judicial news for NEA and IMLS as well as DOGE news for NEH.

📢 Stay informed: www.ArtsActionFund.org/breaking-news-updates-impacting-arts-culture

URGENT: Save the NEH I just took action to oppose the elimination of the National Endowment for the Humanities! Join me and take action here.

Action Alert: NEH Targeted by DOGE - Federation of State Humanities Councils Save Our Humanities Councils: DOGE Cuts to NEH will Damage Cultural Organizations in Every State On Monday, March 31, the Federation of State Humanities Councils learned that DOGE (Department of … Read more

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released national data on the growth of the arts & culture sector in America. Share this data to help us show that the arts are a strong part of our nation’s economy!

Read the full report: https://www.bea.gov/news/2025/arts-and-cultural-production-satellite-account-us-and-states-2023