The Arts Race: Theatre’s Leading Role in the Founding of the NEA
The U.S. got national arts funding after decades of advocacy, much of it by theatre folks working with various government entities, including the CIA.
All Stories About NEA
The NEA Is Vital, Democratizing: Teresa Eyring Corrects the Record
A recent NPR interview with theatremaker David Marcus aired several errors and misconceptions.
#TCG16 Plenary 3: The Notion of Nation
TCG’s third plenary thought globally and celebrated locally, with Stephen Karam, Nikkole Salter, Deaf West Theatre, and more.
Greg Reiner Named Director of NEA’s Theatre Programs
The former administrator for Tectonic Theater Projects and Classic Stage Company will manage both theatre and musical theatre grants for the endowment.
Going National: How America’s Regional Theatre Movement Changed the Game
The American theatre as we know it didn’t just evolve organically, inevitably; it was conjured by visionaries who dreamt of a national theatre outside New York, then built it.
Performer Ron Athey Receives Due Credit In New Catalogue Raisnee
Controversial performer get his due after public scorn from the media and U.S. Congress.
Beyond the Culture Wars: A Conversation
A discussion on why the arts should be publicly funded.
Citizen-Building
The arts are an integral part of our social infrastructure.
NEA offers ’91 grants
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Open Warfare at UNESCO
Cultural concerns have fallen victim to a larger political struggle.
