Blog Nov 29, 2023 The Power of Youth Cultural Exchange A recent project involving youth dance groups from the U.S. and Mexico shows the power of youth cultural exchange to create future changemakers.
Blog Oct 19, 2023 USArtists International Notable Quotable: Delbert Anderson of D'DAT Improvisational trumpeter Delbert Anderson (Diné) Navajo speaks on the importance of the arts in facilitating difficult conversations.
Blog Sep 27, 2023 Notable Quotable: Poet Huascar Medina Poet and National Council on the Arts member Huascar Medina reflects on how poetry can deeper and enlarge our conversations with each other.
Blog Sep 21, 2023 Notable Quotable: Writer Erika L. Sánchez Reflects on Borders NEA Creative Writing Fellow reflects on borders in her life and work.
Blog Aug 08, 2023 Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Authors at the 2023 National Book Festival? Test your knowledge of the authors appearing at this year's National Book Festival with this literary quiz!
Blog Jun 07, 2023 A Conversation with 2023 Poetry Out Loud National Champion Sreepadaarchana Munjuluri We spoke to 2023 Poetry Out Loud National Champion Sreepadaarchana Munjuluri from Indiana about her POL experience.
Blog Apr 28, 2023 Grant Spotlight: Zoeglossia Zoeglossia, a literary organization for disabled poets, is creating a space where these poets can develop their craft and thrive professionally.
Blog Feb 24, 2023 Art Talk with NEA Literature Fellow Ashanti Anderson We spoke with newly announced NEA Creative Writing Fellow Ashanti Anderson about their poetry practice and how this award is impacting their career.
Blog Feb 15, 2023 Black History Month Spotlight: Toni Morrison Nobel laureate Toni Morrison talks about the role of failure in her writing practice.
Blog Feb 09, 2023 Black History Month Spotlight: Valerie Boyd on Zora Neale Hurston Zora Neale Hurston biographer Valerie Boyd talks about the development of her love for Hurston and her work.