Vermont Council on Arts Inc.

05/27/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/28/2025 08:09

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May 2025

Dear Friends of the Arts,

Summer in Vermont is a magical season. The hills come alive, the water warms, and the arts are everywhere! This summer, as we continue to navigate shifting federal funding circumstances for the creative sector, is the very time that we need more art and creativity in our lives and communities. We must continue to build and to create, because through our artistic work we are shaping the future of Vermont. Learn more here and find resources in response to this moment.

The Vermont Arts Council's grant programs are funded by a combination of state, federal, and private funds. As it currently stands, the Vermont Arts Council continues to be funded by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and we are moving forward with our grant making schedule.

Public funding for the arts helps our artists, communities, and economy thrive. In 2023, the Vermont arts and culture sector was a more than $1.2 billion industry . Last year NEA funding enabled us to fund over 366 grants to artists, art organizations, and arts projects in all 14 counties in Vermont.

With the passage of next year's state budget, the Vermont Legislature and our Governor have committed to supporting the arts and culture in our communities. Many thanks to the elected officials in Vermont who see the power of the arts to support our economy, strengthen our connections, and change lives.

At this critical time, it's important to take stock of what's happening in Vermont. In collaboration with Common Good Vermont and other trusted partners, we're collecting vital information in this survey about how federal actions are impacting organizations and communities. Please take a moment to respond ( preview questions here ). The Vermont Arts Council stands ready to support our sector during this challenging time, and your input will guide our collective advocacy and response.

Vermont's creative community will face these uncertain times with an unshakeable belief in the power of the arts and creativity - to mend, to unite, and to kindle the human spirit. Thank you for all that you do to support the human, creative spirit of Vermont.

Susan Evans McClure

Executive Director

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