arts council

Grants for creativity

An arts council is an organization, typically government-funded, that supports and promotes artistic and cultural activities in a community, region, or nation.

Arts councils distribute grants to artists and arts organizations, fund public programs, and advocate for the role of arts in civic life: She applied to the local arts council for a grant to fund her documentary.

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Body that approves content

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