After being informed of the termination of a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for its production of “Loving V. Virginia,” Virginia Opera has launched a crowdfunding campaign via GoFundMe to recoup some funds in support of the Virginia Opera Association. The goal of the campaign is raise $6,000 which recently closed out its run in {…}
A number of the world’s major classical artists have penned a petition to underscore the importance of free expression and artistic freedom in society. “We, the undersigned, are American classical musicians. Our passion and mission are making music and, in doing so, offering listeners the possibility of deepening their experience and understanding of the world. We are not politicians: We {…}
Last week, President Donald J. Trump threatened to shut down the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for good by gutting its funding under the new budget proposal. In response, and not for the first time, the NEA opted for fighting another day by submitting to new requirements under Trump to remain a viable institution in the land. However, in {…}
Opera San José has announced that it has lost its grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The NEA announced on Friday, May 2, that it was updating its grantmaking policy priorities to focus funding on projects “that reflect the nation’s rich artistic heritage and creativity” as prioritized by President Donald Trump. As such, Opera San José will {…}
The Brooklyn Art Song Society has announced that its National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant has been terminated. The company sent out a letter signed by Artistic Director Michael Brofman stating, “Late Friday night, Brooklyn Art Song Society learned that our grant from the National Endowment for the Arts is being terminated. This action was part of a purge {…}
The arts world is set for a massive shift as the Trump administration has pushed the National Endowment of the Arts in a different direction, resulting in the loss of grants for several organizations. Per several reports, Trump proposed to cut funding outright. As such, the NEA sent out an email stating that it would be “updating its grantmaking policy {…}
All Classical Radio has been approved for a recommended Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000 by the National Endowment for the Arts. The grant will support All Classical Radio’s Access Recording Project which is set to launch later this year. The Access Recording Project will break down financial barriers to high-quality recording, rehearsal, and performance spaces and resources for {…}
Ebell of Los Angeles has received a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The grant will be used to commission, develop, and produce “All About Rose” by Brooke deRosa and Velina Hasu Houston. The work will be presented in March 2025 and is part of the organization’s “Living Herstory” program. “All About Rose” tells the story of {…}
Santa Fe Pro Musica has received a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA). The grant will support the company’s opening concert “I Hear America Singing” on Sept. 29, 2024 at 3 p.m. at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. The showcase will feature music by Vivaldi, Gabriela Lena Frank, and Eric Jacobsen with singer and songwriter Magos {…}
Los Angeles Opera has received a major grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. In sum, the organization will receive $150,000 in support of the LA Opera Chorus for its remaining productions of the 2021-22 season, including “St. Matthew Passion” and “Aida.” “St. Matthew Passion” opens on March 2 while “Aida” is set to premiere on May 12, 2022. {…}
The Los Angeles Master Chorale has received a major gift from the National Endowment for the Arts for its upcoming project “United We Sing.” The company received a total of $45,000, which will be used for the showcase set to be performed on May 8, 2022 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. “United We Sing” will include music by Alice {…}