Atlanta committee approves $2 million municipal arts support program; staff says individuals funded separately The Finance Executive Committee approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs to distribute up to $2 million to eligible tax‑exempt arts organizations — with individual organization awards capped at $75,000 — and clarified that artist project support for individuals is handled outside this fund.

Atlanta's Finance Executive Committee has just greenlit a massive $2 million boost for local arts organizations, paving the way for a vibrant cultural scene in 2026!

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#AtlantaFultonCounty #GA #ArtsEquity #MunicipalFunding #CulturalSupport #AtlantaArts #CitizenPortal

#Music Composer James Lee III reflects on what’s truly essential today—beyond food and shelter to connection, community, and equitable access to the arts—in his new work, Humanity’s Essential Gems. Curious to explore further? Drop a comment for the full Q&A. #ClassicalMusic #ArtsEquity

Spotify is running ICE hiring ads boasting wild signing bonuses Spotify responded that the ads do not violate its policies.

Spotify is not a music platform, it is an advertising platform. They are complicit in helping ICE push its agenda amongst other nefarious activities. We have begun the removal process. Please share.

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#spotify #spotifyremoval #musicstreaming #abolishICE #artsequity

Sphinx Works to Diversify the World of Classical Music as Funding Contracts Thanks to cutbacks in funding for arts and minority organizations, the Detroit-based group has lost $5 million in funding since 2023.

🎻✨ Sphinx has changed the face of classical music — placing and empowering Black and brown musicians for nearly 30 years.

But after losing $5M in funding, its future scale is at stake.

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#Philanthropy #ArtsEquity #DEI #Sphinx

Parents and Students Demand Fair Pay for Mill Creek Middle Theater Directors Parents and students advocate for equal pay for theater directors compared to sports coaches.

Community voices are rising for fair pay for middle school theater directors, spotlighting the countless hours they dedicate to nurturing young talent—will the board listen?

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#TN #CivicEngagement #TennesseeEducation #ArtsEquity #FairCompensation #CitizenPortal

While it can be frustrating to constantly advocate for yourself, it's worth it.

Some institutions and people will decide not to work with you. But the ones who do will treat and pay you better, and you'll be part of a community of artists fighting for better, too.

#supportartists #artsequity

Hey, artists, please learn to read and negotiate contracts. Too often I ask for contract revisions + raise questions about #copyright and usage only for institutions to say, "Well every other artist signed it."

You have rights!! Protect them for you and fellow artists.

#artistrights #artsequity

Vicki leads Orange County's $15 million investment in arts and cultural initiatives Vicki leads Orange County's $15 million investment in arts and cultural nonprofits to enhance community.

Orange County is pouring $15 million into arts and culture, aiming to transform the community's creative landscape!

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#OrangeCounty #FL #CulturalInvestment #OrangeCountyArts #CommunityCollaboration #CitizenPortal #ArtsEquity