Advocacy Matters Blog
- URGENT: Save the NEH
URGENT: Save the NEH On Monday, March 31st it became clear that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is targeting the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) with the aim of substantially reducing its staff,… - Executive Order Addresses Ticketing
Executive Order Addresses Ticketing On March 31st President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that addresses many of the concerns raised by live performance venues, artists, and audiences, as well as Arts North Carolina. The… - Call to Action: $10 million for Arts Recovery in WNC
Call to Action: $10 million for Arts Recovery in WNC Arts North Carolina is STILL requesting that the NC General Assembly immediately allocate at least $10 million to the NC Arts Council to provide relief… - Action Needed for Museums and Libraries
Action Needed for Museums and Libraries On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) directing that the “components and functions” of Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) be “eliminated to the maximum… - Act Now- H418: K-5 Performing & Visual Art Requirement
Act Now- H418: K-5 Performing & Visual Art Requirement On Tuesday, March 18th, Arts Caucus Chair Rep. Becky Carney filed H418 with other primary sponsors Rep. Kyle Hall and Rep. Erin Paré, which would direct public-school boards across the state to provide… - Action Needed: Public Comment for WNC Recovery before 3/20
Action Needed: Public Comment for WNC Recovery before 3/20 The NC Department of Commerce is currently accepting public comments on its plans to spend $1.4 billion of federal Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Community Development… - NC Governor Stein Proclaims Arts in Our Schools Month
NC Governor Stein Proclaims Arts in Our Schools Month North Carolina Governor Josh Stein officially proclaimed March 2025 as Arts in Our Schools Month at the request of Arts North Carolina. During this month, the field of… - Act Now: Ask Your State Reps to Join the Arts Caucus
Act Now: Ask Your State Reps to Join the Arts Caucus On February 26th on the floor of the NC House of Representatives, Rep. Becky Carney announced that she and Rep. Kyle Hall would re-establish… - Federal Funding Freeze Frenzy!Federal Funding Freeze Frenzy! The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) created a great deal of confusion this week by issuing a memo to all federal agencies late on Monday, January 27th, to…
- Call to Action: $3 million for Arts Relief in WNCCall to Action: $3 million for Arts Relief in WNC Arts North Carolina is requesting that the NC General Assembly immediately allocate at least $3 million to the NC Arts Council to be distributed to…
- NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund
Give to the NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund Hurricane Helene has caused massive damage across western North Carolina, killing dozens of people, and devastating millions by destroying homes, businesses, roads, bridges, and crippling communications and… - NC Arts Disaster Relief Resources
NC Disaster Relief Resources for Artists & Arts Organizations ARTS DISASTER RESOURCES GOVERNMENT DISASTER ASSISTANCE FREE LEGAL SERVICES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR ARTISTS & ARTS BUSINESSES Special thanks to Arts AVL for compiling these resources. Help… - Celebrating North Carolina’s Musical Legacy During National Arts in Ed Week
Celebrate National Arts in Education Week with a spotlight on North Carolina’s musical education programs. Discover the inspiring performances of local high school marching bands and orchestras that foster creativity, teamwork, and discipline in students. - Arts Nonprofits Create the Vote: Voting PTO and Voter Engagement
Arts Nonprofits Create the Vote: Voting PTO and Voter Engagement The primary purpose of We Vote Arts is to empower arts nonprofits to engage in elections, not only to advance the cultural sector, but also… - Celebrate Excellence for Arts in Education Week 2024
Celebrate Excellence for Arts in Education Week 2024 Arts North Carolina is a proud member of the NC Arts Education Leadership Coalition (AELC), consisting of organizations who collaborate with and represent arts educators and advance… - Take Federal Action for Arts Education
Take Federal Action for Arts Education During National Arts in Education Week, September 8-14, you can take two minutes to reach out to your Members of Congress asking them to support adequate Arts Education funding…