The federal landscape for arts and cultural funding is undergoing rapid shifts, requiring a broad, coordinated response. Numerous organizations are actively engaged in advocacy, working to shape policy, and secure vital resources for the arts and culture sector. A key strategy is building of strong alliances to maximize impact. Creative West works in coalition to ensure that arts and culture remain a priority in federal funding, navigating the shifting political landscape and advocating for sustainable support. To stay informed and access valuable tools, we are amplifying the work of our colleagues below on specific issues.
🗞️ News Updates Impacting the Arts and Cultural Sector
- Americans for the Arts Action Fund Breaking News Page
- Americans for the Arts Executive Orders & Their Impact on the Arts: Comprehensive Guide
- Arts Midwest Webinar: Unpacking the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders on DEI
- Creative States Coalition Federal Updates - As of April 17, 2025
- Mellon Foundation announces a $15 million emergency funding commitment to the Federation of State Humanities Councils
⚖️ Court Cases Impacting the Arts and Cultural Sector
- Rhode Island Latino Arts v. National Endowment for the Arts
- Attorneys General of 20 states v. Donald Trump and administration
- Case Filing - Suing for abrupt elimination of Congressionally mandated organizations, including IMLS
- American Library Association, AFSCME Challenge Trump Administration Gutting of Institute of Museum and Library Services
- American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), the American Historical Association (AHA), and the Modern Language Association (MLA) v. National Endowment for the Humanities and DOGE
- Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions by Just Security
- American Alliance of Museums - Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Campaign
- American Library Association - Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Campaign
- National Humanities Alliance - National Endowment for the Humanities Campaign
- Federation of State Humanities Councils - National Endowment for the Humanities Campaign
🧰 Additional Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations
- Resources for Federal Grant and Contract Terminations
- A Nonprofit Checklist: What to do When Your Federal Grant or Contract is Terminated by National Council of Nonprofits
- What Recipients Need to Know if a Federal Grant Is Terminated by the Government by Holland and Knight
- Grant Terminations, Appeals and Other Activities Guide by American Alliance of Museums
- DOGE Cuts by City, State, and Congressional District by Center for American Progress
- Guidance on Executive Action
- Executive Orders Affecting Charitable Nonprofits by National Council of Nonprofits
- Non-Profit Executive Order Preparation and Response to Potential Executive Action by ACLU
- Myth v. Reality: Executive Branch Lacks Authority to Target Nonprofit Organizations by National Council of Nonprofits
- Guidance on Expected Nonprofit Executive Order by Americans Against Government Censorship
- General FAQs on Executive Actions Impacting Nonprofits by National Council of Nonprofits
- Resources for Non-profit Risk Assessment
- A Nonprofit Checklist: Conducting a Risk Assessment for Federal Funding by National Council of Nonprofits
- Political Climate Response Planning Guide by Montana Nonprofit Association
- Resources for Working with International Artists
- News Alerts and Updated Guidance for Artist Visa Processing in 2025 by Artists from Abroad
- Travel and Immigration Updates for a New Era Webinar by Holland and Knight
- Know Your Rights | Enforcement at the Airport by ACLU
- FAQ: Traveling to the US Right Now by Covey Law
- Additional Legal Resources