Mobile Arts Council: our future is uncertain – FOX10 News

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – The Mobile Arts Council posted on its Facebook page a statement about its future, and the National Endowment for the Arts halting numerous grants across the country. Here is the post: Hello people who benefit from the arts (everyone), As many have heard, the National Endowment for the Arts has halted numerous grants across the country. Since 1965, the NEA has been a reliable pillar for the arts in America. In this unprecedented moment, we at Mobile Arts Council—an arts advocate in Mobile for nearly 70 years—want to share our voice. Like many local arts organizations, our future is uncertain. We may not have all the answers, but we can offer facts: In 2025, the NEA received about $207 million in federal funding. With a U.S. population of 343.6 million, that’s roughly $0.60 per person per year—or 0.003% of the federal budget. Yet this small investment has a massive impact. The arts are economically powerful. In 2023, arts and cultural production contributed: $1.2 trillion to the U.S. economy 4.2% of GDP 5.4 million jobs While 90% of Americans believe all students should have access to arts education, only 52% think students have enough access. Meanwhile, 70%
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