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Hit by Federal Grant Losses, NYC Culture Orgs Ask for More City Funding

Last updated: May 22, 2025 5:35 pm
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The rally outside City Hall in Manhattan was a powerful display of unity and advocacy for the arts and culture sector in New York City. Dozens of advocates, including museum workers, educators, nonprofit leaders, artists, performers, and musicians, stood together in the rain to call for increased funding for the arts.

Organized by New Yorkers for Arts and Culture (NY4CA), the rally coincided with City Council hearings on Mayor Eric Adams’s $115 billion executive budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year. This proposal, known as the “Best Budget Ever,” comes at a time of financial instability in the cultural sector, with federal spending cuts, museum layoffs, and economic uncertainty looming.

The mayor’s budget plan allocates $215.1 million to the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), representing a significant increase from last year’s proposed amount. Council Member Carlina Rivera, who chairs the city’s committee on cultural affairs and libraries, praised this as a step in the right direction. Additionally, the budget plan includes a $45 million baseline raise for the DCLA, the first substantial increase in over a decade.

These funds support cultural institutions like the Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) and the Cultural Development Fund (CDF), which provide vital resources to museums, galleries, and arts organizations across the city. However, advocates are calling for an additional $30 million to be added to the baseline to make up for lost federal grant funding from agencies like the NEA and NEH.

Lucy Sexton, executive director of NY4CA, emphasized the importance of this additional funding to ensure the resilience and sustainability of the arts community in the face of ongoing challenges. City Council has also echoed this call for increased funding, recognizing the impact of federal grant losses on organizations like Flushing Town Hall and the Bronx Council on the Arts.

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As the city prepares to finalize its budget for 2026, the arts and culture sector is counting on continued support from local government to weather the storm and thrive in the years to come. The rally at City Hall was a powerful reminder of the importance of investing in the creative and cultural fabric of New York City. The Bronx Council on the Arts is facing financial challenges as the organization relies on the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) to cover gaps left by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and shrinking donor support. According to Bianchi, the Executive Director of the organization, private foundations have shifted their priorities and withdrawn support for intermediary service organizations like theirs.

In response to this funding crisis, organizations are exploring alternative resources such as crowdfunding campaigns and new grant programs from philanthropic organizations. Kathleen Gilrain, the Executive Director of the Brooklyn nonprofit Smack Mellon, emphasized the importance of city and state governments, as well as individuals and foundations, stepping in to fill the funding gap.

Recently, the NEA terminated a $40,000 grant for the Bronx Council on the Arts’ year-long Artist Studio residency program. In an effort to make up for this loss, the organization reached out to community members for donations. Gilrain expressed concerns about the sustainability of relying solely on government funding, highlighting the need for additional financial support from various sources.

The financial strain on cultural institutions has also impacted staff salaries, leading to layoffs within the sector. Metropolitan Museum of Art worker Manus Gallagher, president of the District Council 37 Local 1503 union, emphasized the importance of supporting cultural workers in the city. Gallagher noted that funding for cultural organizations not only benefits the institutions themselves but also contributes to the economic vitality of local communities.

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As organizations like the Bronx Council on the Arts navigate these financial challenges, it is crucial for stakeholders at all levels to come together to support the cultural sector. By diversifying funding sources and advocating for increased financial assistance, these organizations can continue to provide valuable programming and support to artists and communities in need.

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