Recent federal funding cuts and executive orders are reshaping the arts, humanities, and education sectors; advocates are urged to donate to local humanities councils; share impacts through national surveys; and join strategy sessions to defend free expression and cultural infrastructure.

The new members of ACA's Board of Trustees were selected for their demonstrated dynamism and effectual, thoughtful leadership.

A resident of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Mary-Kim is a writer and artist with an active practice and more than two decades of administrative leadership experience in the arts, humanities, and education.

In a time where artists and residency operators are struggling to find connection, compassion, and the tools to do their best work, help us to meet them where they are. We continue to focus on ways to transform the field, and we cannot do this without you.