Commissioner Paul Heimel’s community revitalization approach recognized at National Association of Counties’ 90th anniversary celebration.
In partnership with Americans for the Arts and its advocacy affiliate Arts Action Fund, arts industry leaders from across the nation are gathering on Capitol Hill to bring a message directly to Congress:
Federal arts funding creates jobs, drives innovation, and strengthens the vibrant communities where families want to live and work. Through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), this investment reaches every congressional district nationwide—including rural areas and small towns.
Americans for the Arts proudly announces violinist Adrian Anantawan and multidisciplinary artist Rise Nerissa Osby as recipients of the 2025 Johnson Fellowship for Artists Transforming Communities. The fellowship, supported by the Laurel Johnson Living Trust in loving memory of Yankee Johnson, honors their belief that artists, when given opportunity, create real paths for change.
Hudson steps into her new role at the nation’s premier arts advocacy organization following a 13-year tenure at the National Endowment for the Arts and previous leadership roles at Local Arts Agencies across the country.
