Is the positive correlation between arts participation and increased community and social connections a trick or a treat? NEA Researcher Director Sunil Iyengar weighs in.

This is the first of several upcoming posts from the NEA Accessibility Team sharing what we learned from our September 2024 Disability Arts Listening Session.

Author Christina Henry discusses the art of horror storytelling, the timeless appeal of haunted spaces, and the power of atmosphere in her work.

In this continuing series, we ask artists and cultural workers about how they and their organizations work with technology. Here's our conversation with CETI's Nandini Ranganathan.

A new $130,000 ArtsHERE grant will assist NAIA with an organizational needs assessment, strategic planning, community engagement, and field research, ensuring they are able to grow sustainably and make a new Nashville-based cultural center a reality....

In this response to the most recent Survey of Public Participation in the Arts ASU's Johanna K. Taylor ponders the role of the arts in worldmaking.

2024 National Heritage Fellow Todd Goings reflects on the magic of carousels and how his work preserves these historic treasures for future generations.

In this excerpt from his essay responding to the most recent Survey of Public Participation in the Arts, ArtsJournal.com Editor Douglas McLennan ponders the evolving meaning of "arts participation."

Arts Endowment Multidisciplinary, Presenting, and Artist Communities Specialist Katryna Carter answers the Artful Life Questionnaire

In this excerpt from his essay responding to the SPPA, Kickstarter's Everette Taylor says that how we define art informs what we value as creative expresson.

Juan Felipe Herrera, who was recently named a MacArthur Fellow  and was the first Latino U.S. Poet Laureate, reflects on his upbringing as the son of Mexican immigrants, his experimental approach to poetry, and the power of language to connect commun...

In this new series, we ask artists and cultural workers about how they and their organizations work with technology. First up, Claudia Alick of Calling Up Justice.

Dancer and choreographer Vanessa Sanchez talks about what equity looks like for her company.

In this Notable Quotable from her Artful Life Questionnaire, Dignidad Rebelde's Melanie Cervantes talks about the importance of community to her artful life.

A conversation with showrunner and writer Soo Hugh about realizing the acclaimed international series "Pachinko."

We're taking a deep dive into the latest SPPA data on reading for pleasure.

In this Artful Life Moment, 2023 NEA Heritage Fellow Roen Kahalewai Hufford (Hawaii) talks about the importance of reclaiming cultural tradition as a way to help people channel their creative spirits.

In this Artful Life Moment, 2023 NEA National Heritage Fellow Ed Eugene Carrier (Suquamish) talks about being a lifelong learner of his art form.

In this Artful Life Moment, 2023 NEA National Heritage Fellow Nick Spitzer talks about using radio as a medium to explore the country’s diverse cultural heritage.

In this Artful Life Moment, Emily Edenshaw, president and CEO of the Alaska Native Heritage Center, talks about the arts as a conduit to healing.

In this NEA Artful Life Moment Emil Kang, program director for Arts and Cultural Heritage at the Mellon Foundation and a member of the National Council. on the Arts, talks about the arts as a catalyst for change in communities.

In this Artful Life Moment, Chris Appleton, founder and CEO of Art Pharmacy, talks about the role of the arts in improving our health and wellbeing.

A message from NEA Chair Jackson as we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2024

Playwright Jocelyn Bioh discusses the personal connections that inspired her award-winning play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding and her use of humor to shine a spotlight on serious issues.

Join the National Endowment for the Arts as we celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month 2024!