Over the weekend, the Trump administration announced it was canceling a number of National Endowment for the Arts grants.
Steve Wilcox with the Arizona Commission on the Arts says some local grantees have already had their promised funds terminated. And others with open awards have until the end of the month before their money access is closed, with an appeal option.
One affected grantee is theater company Childsplay. Wilcox summarized the group’s termination letter.
“It alludes to a shift in NEA priorities and funding and a desire to ensure that these grants reflect the nation’s rich artistic heritage and creativity as prioritized by the president," Wilcox said.
Unlike the National Endowment for the Humanities, which is facing cuts that impact the existence of state commissions, Wilcox says the Arizona Arts commission is not yet in danger.
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