In an unprecedented reversal of approved federal support for the arts, late on the evening of May 2, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) sent notifications to many current grantees, terminating awards in progress, effective May 31, 2025. The agency also withdrew many offers of new FY25 grant awards that had been accepted by applicants, publicly announced by the NEA, and were awaiting final official notification to start receiving funding.
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This on-demand workshop empowers orchestral musicians and teaching artists with tools, mindsets, and strategies to become impactful educators in youth settings.
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In This Issue: Urgent: Urge Congress to Support the Charitable Act; Ticket Fraud Policy Takes Center Stage; Advancing Arts Education for All; and Speaking Up for Federal Cultural Agencies Under Threat
Action is rapidly unfolding by the Administration, in the courts, and across Congress as the nation’s arts and cultural agencies continue to be threatened with restrictions and dismantling. Join us in speaking up to protect our nation’s investment in arts and culture.
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Updates from the League, behind-the-scenes insights, and highlighting some of our wonderful donors across the country.
In This Issue: Congress Passes FY25 Funding; IMLS, Voice of America, and FMCS Targeted by Executive Order; Court Lifts Injunction on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Executive Orders; Supporting Music Education as Federal Debates Unfold; Check Out the League’s Latest Resources
The League of American Orchestras, in partnership with American Composers Orchestra (ACO), has established its third national consortium and made significant enhancements to Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program, the organizations announced today.