National Council on Arts Schedules May Meeting Sessions
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Council on the Arts is meeting on May 5-6, 2026, with one private session and one public session open to everyone in person or online. This meeting affects artists, arts organizations, and the public by discussing important agency business and sensitive info. No new funding changes are announced, but stay tuned for updates on arts programs and decisions.
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Open Session: Public Can Attend Online
You can attend the National Council on the Arts open session on May 6, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in person at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in Asheville or via videoconference. The agency directs people to arts.gov for the most up-to-date information and the videoconference link.
Closed Session Will Be Restricted
The Council will hold a closed session on May 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at The Radical Hotel in Asheville that is not open to the public. The closure is because the Council may discuss non-public commercial or financial information and personal biographical, salary, or medical information.
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