Grant One of 895 NEA Art Works Grants Funded Nationwide

 

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa announced today that Archipelago Books is one of 895 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant.

This grant will allow us to continue the important work of bringing essential gems of international literature to a diverse reading public. Flourishing as an independent not-for-profit press is no small feat, and as we enter our second decade, we are grateful to organizations like NEA for supporting our efforts.

Acting Chairman Shigekawa said, “The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support these exciting and diverse arts projects that will take place throughout the United States. Whether it is through a focus on education, engagement, or innovation, these projects all contribute to vibrant communities and memorable experiences for the public to engage with the arts.”

Art Works grants support the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence: public engagement with diverse and excellent art, lifelong learning in the arts, and enhancing the livability of communities through the arts.  The NEA received 1,528 eligible Art Works applications, requesting more than $75 million in funding.   Of those applications, 895 are recommended for grants for a total of $ 23.4 million.

For a complete listing of projects recommended for Art Works grant support, please visit the NEA website at arts.gov.

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