Arts Relief in the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan On Saturday, March 6th the US Senate passed its amended version of the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion relief package that contained several provisions that will assist the arts sector…
Arts ARE Education: National Advocacy Initiative for Local Action
Arts ARE Education: National Advocacy Initiative for Local Action Arts North Carolina is excited to be a partner in the new national advocacy campaign, Arts ARE Education, to support arts education in our schools at this crucial time. These easy…
Wilmington and New Hanover County Arts Forum for County Commission Candidates
Wilmington and New Hanover County Arts Forum for County Commission Candidates On Monday, February 24th, Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, in association with UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, held a Candidates’ Forum for all candidates running…
Local CARES Act Arts Relief: $2M in Charlotte/Mecklenburg, $1M in Wake County & $500K in Guilford County
Local CARES Act Arts Relief: $2M in Charlotte/Mecklenburg, $1M in Wake County & $500K in Guilford County On August 5th the Guilford County Commission approved $500,000 for COVID-19 Relief Grants for arts nonprofits in that county, which was allocated from…
HEROES Act vs. HEALS Act Negotiations, Updated Federal Laws and Programs, and Bills to Watch in Congress
HEROES Act vs. HEALS Act Negotiations, Updated Federal Laws and Programs, and Bills to Watch in Congress Arts NC Priorities HEROES Act HEALS Act State and Local Funding – $875 Billion– $500B State, $375B Local– Can be used for gov.…