The Modern Dispatch

Arts Organizations

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New York City theater facade at dusk with artists gathered, symbolizing record cultural budget and ongoing artist struggles.
Culture

NYC's 2027 Cultural Budget Hits Record High, But Artists Still Face Precarity

New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs is set to receive an unprecedented $323.

Theo Ashford·July 3, 2026
Diverse artists receiving grant checks from a local arts foundation, symbolizing support and opportunity within the creative community.
Culture

Local Arts Foundations Offer Grants for Initiatives

The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona recently awarded $851,728 in federal ARPA funds to 84 artists and arts organizations.

Elise Marrow·May 15, 2026