The 30 museums of the Connecticut Art Trail are a great place to experience Slow Art Day.
Loss of Funding Statement from the CT Art Trail
On Friday, May 2, several member museums of the Connecticut (CT) Art Trail were informed that current grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will be terminated on May 31, 2025. This action follows the significant reductions to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)—a key federal agency supporting museums—as well as the cessation of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Together, the NEA, IMLS, and NEH provide essential support to Connecticut museums and other cultural nonprofits. The termination of this federal funding is a severe blow to museum operations and undermines the ability of our local museums to serve the communities they represent.
The CT Art Trail member institutions are significant economic contributors to the state and are collectively proud of the role we play in the lives of our diverse communities. Equally important is the support that leaders at the local, state, and federal levels show for organizations dedicated to preserving and expressing culture and fostering the creativity that enriches our country. We ask that you join us in writing to Congress to urge the restoration of IMLS and the reinstatement of terminated federal grants. We also invite you to visit any of the CT Art Trail museums and organizations, and consider becoming a member if you are able.
We urge you to use your voice and influence to help restore federal support for Connecticut’s museums.
On Friday, May 2, several member museums of the Connecticut (CT) Art Trail were informed that current grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will be terminated on […]
The 30 museums of the Connecticut Art Trail are a great place to experience Slow Art Day.