National Council on Arts Schedules Its 215th Video Chat
Published Date: 4/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Council on the Arts is meeting on May 1, 2025, with a public video session from 2 to 3 p.m. to talk about agency business. Some parts will be private to protect sensitive info. This affects artists, organizations, and the public interested in arts funding and decisions, with no direct money changes announced but important updates expected.
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Public videoconference and webcast available
You can watch the National Council on the Arts open session by videoconference; the public open session is scheduled May 1, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern and will be webcast on https://www.arts.gov.
Closed session blocks public access
Part of the meeting will be closed to the public: the closed session is scheduled May 1, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern and will be closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b subsections (c)(4) and (c)(6) to protect non-public commercial/financial information and personal information.
Accessibility request requirement for accommodations
If you need special accommodations due to a disability to participate, you must contact Beth Bienvenu, Office of Accessibility, National Endowment for the Arts at 202/682-5733 or Voice/T.T.Y. 202/682-5496 at least seven (7) days prior to the May 1, 2025 meeting.
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