📣 New Report Offers Vital Data on U.S. Artists’ Livelihoods 📣
A new Mellon-funded study by NORC at the University of Chicago surveyed over 2,600 artists nationwide, revealing key insights into housing, income, work hours, and benefits across disciplines.
📣 National Survey Shows Downturn for U.S. Museums 📣
A new report from the American Alliance of Museums reveals the worst financial outlook for museums since the pandemic, with over half reporting budget shortfalls and declining attendance.
📣 Arts Education Groups Respond to U.S. Dept. of Ed Program Changes 📣
The Arts Education Alliance has issued a joint statement expressing concern over the Department of Education’s proposed program transfers and their potential impact on equitable access to arts learning.
📣 2026 Giving Resources 📣
Stay up to date with giving trends and policy changes: explore the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s latest report and Association of Fundraising Professionals’ one-page overview of the new charitable deduction for non-itemizers.
📣 Tools for Navigating Today’s Equity + Inclusion Landscape 📣
The League of American Orchestras continues to compile resources to help arts leaders navigate evolving policies and strengthen their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
📣 Help Track Federal Support for Arts Education 📣
2024-25 Federal Funds Survey seeks to gather how K-12 districts used federal funds to support music and arts education, deadline is December 12. Click here for resources to help share info about the survey with your networks.
📣 FY26 Arts + Arts Education Funding Asks 📣
The Arts Action Fund has released its official FY2026 funding requests for the NEA, NEH, arts education, and more.
📣 New FAQ on Changes to Federal Grant Rules 📣
The National Council of Nonprofits has released an FAQ explaining recent changes to federal grant regulations and what they mean for nonprofit recipients.
📣 Artists Abroad: USCIS Filing Addresses for O and P Petitions 📣
Artists from Abroad reports the USCIS has updated the filing locations for Form I-129, including O and P visa classifications. Effective immediately (with a grace period through Nov. 28, 2025), petitioners must verify the correct address based on multiple factors.
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