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June 12, 2024
Americans for the Arts News

Fourteen local organizations, from Alaska to Alabama, are set to lead thought-provoking programs that advance a multiracial democracy throughout the week of September 27 to October 5, 2024.

May 30, 2024
Americans for the Arts News

(WASHINGTON, May 30, 2024)—The Board of Directors of Americans for the Arts (AFTA) announce that beginning June 1, Suzy Delvalle and Jamie Bennett will serve as Interim Co-CEOs while a national search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is underway. Both Ms. Delvalle and Mr. Bennett have extensive experience and proven track records of leadership in the arts & culture fields.

May 23, 2024
Americans for the Arts News, Legislative News

On May 14, Americans for the Arts’ President and CEO Nolen Bivens submitted written testimony supporting increased federal funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

May 23, 2024
Americans for the Arts News

[WASHINGTON, D.C., May 20, 2024]Americans for the Arts (AFTA) and Anacostia BID (ABID) announced a new strategic awareness partnership to further develop and support the District of Columbia’s Art to Go-Go Arts & Culture District, in Historic Anacostia within Ward 8, with a focus on awareness, access for artists, development, education, world-class activations and initiatives, innovation and collaboration opportunities, and infrastructure beautification with art at its core.