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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.…

New NC State Laws Affecting the Arts

New NC State Laws Affecting the Arts There were several bills form the NC General Assembly Session that ended in late June that were signed into law by Governor Cooper in early July. Below is a brief description of each…

NC Arts High School Graduation Requirement Signed into Law by Governor Cooper

NC Arts High School Graduation Requirement Signed into Law by Governor Cooper On July 2, 2020 Governor Roy Cooper signed Senate Bill 681 into law which, among other things, created an Arts High School Graduation Requirement in North Carolina. Arts…

CALL TO ACTION: State, Federal, and Local Action Needed

CALL TO ACTION: State, Federal, and Local Action Needed for Arts and Arts Education As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our nation on July 4th, there are several crucial steps you can take to support the arts and…

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