Advocacy Matters – Arts North Carolina

Celebrate Excellence for Arts in Education Week 2025

Celebrate Excellence for Arts in Education Week 2025 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 comprehensive arts education in our…

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Governor Proclaims NC Arts in Education Week 2025

Governor Proclaims NC Arts in Education Week 2025 Governor Josh Stein has officially proclaimed September 14-20, 2025 NC Arts in Education Week, as the field of arts education joins together in communities across the country to advocate, educate, and celebrate about…

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NC Arts in Education Week September 14th-20th

Get Ready for NC Arts in Education Week 2025

Get Ready for NC Arts in Education Week Once again Arts NC is proud to be part of the National Arts in Education Week September 14-20, 2025, by making our own plans to celebrate North Carolina Arts in Education Week…

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US Congres Updates

US Senate Proposes Level Funding for NEA & NEH

US Senate Proposes Level Funding for NEA & NEH On Thursday July 24th the US Senate Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies passed a funding bill for FY26 which allocated $207 million each for the National Endowment for the…

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North Carolina General Assembly Updates

Legislature Leaves Raleigh with No Budget & No WNC Arts Relief

NC Legislature Leaves Raleigh with No Budget & No WNC Arts Relief On Thursday June 26th the NC General Assembly left Raleigh without passing a state budget for the next two years. Both the House and Senate passed a bill…

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