About
Established by Congress in 1965, the National Endowment for the Arts is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities. Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector, the Arts Endowment supports arts learning, affirms and celebrates America’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America.
Leadership & Staff
Chairman's bio, complete staff listing, discipline/field directors, National Council on the Arts members.
News
All National Endowment for the Arts press releases.
Publications
Agency publications, free to the public, that highlight successful projects and programs.