CALL TO ACTION:$20 million for the Arts in NC The NC Senate’s budget proposal released on June 22nd, not only offered an inadequate funding increase for NC Arts Council grants (Year One Increase: $0, Year Two: $500k), but the Senate…
CALL TO ACTION: Arts Education Needs Federal ESSER Funding- Public Comment Open for NC State ARP ESSER Plan until June 18 at 5PM
CALL TO ACTION: Arts Education Needs Federal ESSER Funding- Public Comment Open for NC State ARP ESSER Plan until June 18 at 5PM The NC Department of Public Instruction is has issued an invitation for public comment on the NC…
Arts Education & Federal ESSER Funding ($3.2B in NC)
Arts Education & Federal ESSER Funding ($3.2B in NC) The American Rescue Plan (ARP) allocated $126 billion to Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER), more than double what was allocated in December of 2020, and nearly 10 times what was allocated…
UPDATED: 8 NC Districts Issue Arts Education Proclamations- Simple Steps to Add Yours
UPDATED: 8 NC Districts Issue Arts Education Proclamations- Simple Steps to Add Yours Arts ARE Education, is a national initiative for local arts education advocacy. One of the primary tools is a simple resolution that can be adopted by local…
Governor Proposes $20M for Arts Recovery from Federal ARP Funds
Governor Proposes $20M for Arts Recovery from Federal ARP Funds On Wednesday, May 19th, Governor Roy Cooper announced his proposal to spend $5.7 billion of American Rescue Plan (ARP) State Fiscal Recovery Funds which included $20 million for Arts Recovery…