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- Arts Education | Americans for the Arts
The arts are essential They teach students innumerable lessons—practice makes perfect, small differences can have large effects, collaboration leads to creativity The arts also teach children that there a several paths to take when approaching problems and that all problems can have more than one solution Research has also shown impressive benefits of arts education on entire school
- Ayanna N. Hudson Joins Americans for the Arts As Chief Programs Officer
Ayanna N Hudson Joins Americans for the Arts As Chief Programs Officer Hudson steps into her new role at the nation’s premier arts advocacy organization following a 13-year tenure at the National Endowment for the Arts and previous leadership roles at Local Arts Agencies across the country WASHINGTON, D C - June 2, 2025 - Americans for the Arts (AFTA) today announced that Ayanna N Hudson
- Ayanna Hudson | Americans for the Arts
Ayanna N Hudson joined Americans for the Arts as Chief Programs Officer on June 2, 2025, where she now plays a pivotal role in leading and advancing programmatic initiatives to effectively serve AFTA’s membership and the broader arts community and champion the arts and their essential role in society
- Protect The NEA | Americans for the Arts
The cancellation of National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants, while not unexpected, marks the next step in a deeply troubling pattern of government disinvestment in the arts This ongoing pattern of disregard not only threatens vital funding for organizations and communities nationwide—it challenges the very infrastructure that supports cultural expression, economic opportunity, and
- Funding Resources | Americans for the Arts
Learn what public art is, how it is developed and created, and the positive impact public art can have on a community
- News Room - Americans for the Arts
News Room Read the latest arts news Check out Americans for the Arts News, read arts news from around the world, find out how current legislation is affecting the arts, and view our press releases
- Advocate - Americans for the Arts
In partnership with Americans for the Arts and its advocacy affiliate Arts Action Fund, arts industry leaders from rural towns to major urban centers are gathering on Capitol Hill March 3-4, 2025 to bring a message directly to Congress: Federal arts funding is a critical catalyst for economic growth and community development nationwide
- Virtual Engagement Hub | Americans for the Arts
Local arts agencies and their ecosystem partners are invited to gather to listen, share, and explore virtual engagements designed to meet current needs towards making thriving communities To make this programming available to all field members, AFTA has removed all registration fees for engagements on this hub and does not require you to be a member to participate
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