American Rescue Plan Aids Phoenix Arts And Culture Recovery

Press release from the City of Phoenix:

June 28, 2021

The local arts community is receiving some much-needed support from the Phoenix City Council, which approved $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funding for the Phoenix Arts and Culture Recovery Program. The program will support nonprofit arts and culture organizations and artists still hurting financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will also fund a mix of workforce and economic development initiatives and community programs.

Grants to arts and culture nonprofits will help these organizations recover lost revenues due to the pandemic to reopen stronger to offer cultural services to residents. Prior to the global health crisis, Phoenix arts and culture nonprofits generated nearly 13,000 full-time jobs and delivered $45 million in local and state government revenues. Relief support for individual artists and arts workers will help these micro-businesses and entrepreneurs recover income from lost gigs, commissions and employment to retain their creativity and help their careers flourish in Phoenix.

“Businesses are still hurting from the effects of the COVID recession, including our arts community that has been at a standstill,” said Mayor Kate Gallego. “Investing in this industry’s recovery will bolster our economy and reinvigorate the vibrant culture, activities, and experiences that make Phoenix unique.”

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