đź“Ł Victory for Artistic Freedom: Court Blocks NEA Viewpoint Restriction đź“Ł
In a major win for theatre artists and the broader arts community, a federal judge struck down the NEA’s policy disfavoring grants that “promote gender ideology,” affirming First Amendment protections. Read the ACLU statement.
đź“Ł Federal Shutdown Puts NEA/NEH Funding at Risk đź“Ł
As the government shutdown begins (October 1), NEA and NEH operations face uncertainty. Read Americans for the Arts CEO Erin Harkey’s message on what’s at stake and how to take action.
đź“Ł Government Shutdown May Disrupt Artist Visas đź“Ł
While U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and consulates remain open, delays are expected as the shutdown continues. Artists from Abroad urges artists and petitioners to submit visa materials early and prepare for slower processing.
đź“Ł USCIS Changes Premium Processing Upgrade Procedure đź“Ł
Artists from Abroad reports that petitioners upgrading I-129s to Premium Processing must now send Form I-907 to new USCIS lockbox locations—no longer to the Texas Service Center.
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