Nat'l Endow f/t Arts

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“We look forward to an unforgettable concert honoring these remarkable artists & celebrating their lasting contributions to America’s rich jazz heritage.”- @NEAArtsChair. Join us Sept. 15 for a concert celebrating the 2026 Jazz Masters. More details https://t.co/NGN4x7Q9Mz

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For #NationalPreparednessMonth, we spoke with Craft Your Commerce program director Jamie Karolich about disaster preparedness and recovery for artists and craftspeople. 💡📝

Check out our full Q&A with Jamie: https://t.co/smUgDiCjay

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📅 REMINDER: next week we are celebrating the 2026 National Heritage Fellows with 2 special events…

🎞️ Sept. 29 - Film Screening & Conversation at Arena Stage

🏅 Sept. 30 - Award Ceremony at the Library of Congress

More information: https://t.co/RyhDFx38Uo

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"The main thing is just trying to tell a story about the music, and a presentation that can take people on a on a musical journey."

Learn more about jazz broadcaster & 2026 Jazz Master Rhonda Hamilton.

https://t.co/jQW5LXDnbK

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An unforgettable night for jazz! Thank you to all of the musicians who came together to honor 2026 Jazz Masters Rhonda Hamilton, Carmen Lundy, Airto Moreira, and Patrice Rushen. The concert is available to watch on demand at https://t.co/8VR6n94joF.

📷 John McCoy

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Thank you to the Maine Arts Commission and everyone who made this another special and informative trip for Chairman Carter.

Check out the full recap of the trip on the blog: https://t.co/gOCVxo3oq2

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Alongside Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-1) and Amy Hausmann, Executive Director of the Maine Arts Commission, Chairman Mary Anne Carter recently met with arts organizations, artists, and arts leaders in Portland, Rockland, Bangor, and Lewiston.

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I can't wait to host the Jazz Masters Tribute Concert tonight in LA. Tune in at 8pmPT/11pmET as we celebrate Rhonda Hamilton, Carmen Lundy, Airto Moreira, & Patrice Rushen. The concert will also be available to watch on demand. https://t.co/DJ1DkMtBoK

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"It is hard to believe that 25 years have passed since the tragedy of September 11, 2001. The loss and grief we felt that day remain as profound as ever..."
—@NEAArtsChair

Artwork by Marjorie Miller, from the Library of Congress' Exit Art Gallery Reactions Collection

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📆 Mark your calendars! We are honoring the 2026 National Heritage Fellows with two special events in DC later this month!

🎞️ Sept. 29—Film Screening and Conversation at Arena Stage
🏅 Sept. 30—Awards Ceremony at the Library of Congress

Learn more: https://t.co/RyhDFx2B4Q

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Swipe to learn more about a special performance commissioned by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Get the full story on the blog: https://t.co/VeRop9jP1O

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Announcing the full roster of artists performing at the 2026 Jazz Masters concert on September 15...🥁🥁🥁

We can't wait to celebrate our Jazz Masters with you! 🎶🎵

More info: https://t.co/b7lcURYt6M

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"Art has a way of bringing people together, especially young people."—2026 Poetry Out Loud National Champ Jayda Dawn

We recently caught up with Jayda to talk about her POL experience.

One word she had to describe it? Belonging 💜✨

Read the interview: https://t.co/5UxHJ0UiBa

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Poetry Out Loud is BACK for the 2026-2027 school year!

Make sure your school/org registers for this FREE arts education program & recitation competition for high schoolers! 🎙✨

Find your state coordinator: https://t.co/yp67NLInHk

[Nat'l Endow f/t Arts @NEAarts]

Poetry Out Loud is BACK for the 2026-2027 school year!

Make sure your school/org registers for this FREE arts education program & recitation competition for high schoolers! 🎙✨

Find your state coordinator: https://t.co/yp67NLHPRM

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It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of vocalist, composer, guitarist, and 2022 Jazz Master Cassandra Wilson. https://t.co/nGnsXJa0bn

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Her full statement: https://t.co/9XAbqmc7cK 🦋

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.@NEAArtsChair Mary Anne Carter shares in the grief felt around the world today as we mourn the loss of generational talent, cultural icon, & 2005 National Medal of Arts recipient Dolly Parton.

"Thank you for the music, for the stories, for the laughter, and for the generosity."

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Attn: Book lovers! Come visit us today at the @librarycongress National Book Festival. Find us in Hall D! #natbookfest

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The arts connect communities across Idaho. Chairman Mary Anne Carter's visit to Rexburg, Pocatello, and Shelley highlighted how creativity preserves history, supports education, and strengthens community resilience. #NEAarts 🎭🌾

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Chairman Mary Anne Carter recently spent a whirlwind day with the Oregon Arts Commission and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, exploring several highlight's of Portland's vibrant arts community. 🎨🎙️✨

Learn more on the blog! https://t.co/5bD2C7Kj0C