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Member Spotlight is BACK! Read our latest interview with Chenxing Han, one of the beneficiaries of the Luce-AAR Advancing Public Scholarship Grant Program: https://ow.ly/SF6o50QCk1o

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Among the many lessons reinforced over the past few years is the critical role our cultural institutions – from our museums and parks to science centers and the performing arts – play in American life. But with arts, culture, and humanities giving comprising just 5% of total philanthropy in the U.S., organizations must rethink the way they engage their supporters. Read our latest article by Changing Our World's Senior Managing Director, Nicholas Walsh, and learn about the four key trends and tips for arts and culture nonprofits in 2024: https://lnkd.in/eEHAg9cT

In our March issue: FEMA reducing barriers for artists experiencing disasters; how Illinois Arts Council, South Carolina Arts Commission, Oklahoma Arts Council, Virginia Commission for the Arts, ArtsWA / Washington State Arts Commission and others are supporting their states' communities; top-line data from NASAA's annual State Arts Agency Revenues report; new resources about arts councils, arts and economic resiliency, the federal-state partnership in the arts ... and more! https://shorturl.at/cquX2

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What it says on the tin: "Informationliteracy.gov disseminates successful practices, tools, and programs related to financial, health, digital, and other information literacy subject areas. Focusing on resources and programs delivered locally, Informationliteracy.gov supports library and museum practitioners and community-based organizations across the country in their efforts to meet community needs and provide resources and trainings on these subjects."

“What if we included the arts and humanities in all policies and programs intended to help us deliver on the promise of our nation?” On March 27, 2024, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) held the 212th meeting of the National Council on the Arts. The theme and programming focused on “Meeting the Moment: Building a Healthy Performing Arts Ecosystem.” In this blog post, I am sharing my takeaways from the meeting. #ArtAsASolution

A key learning from the report: “Increased funding and support from businesses, philanthropy, governments, and the media is essential to reflect our art and humanities community’s significant economic contribution and national prominence.”

History in the making! Dr. Kenvi Phillips is breaking new ground by spearheading the creation of the first-ever digital presidential library. Learn more about this historic moment!