Funding Equity in Arts and Culture
Equity in arts and cultural funding is more urgent now than ever. We advocate for significant increases in funding across the board, with additional resources being directed to where they are currently most lacking. The end result must be that in New York City, communities of color and the organizations serving them all have the same level of resources as do wealthier white communities. Below, we share our equity statement and letters:
Updated Nov, 2025
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Resources
These are all listed resources to serve as a starting point on topics such as safety planning, immigration, mental health, housing, and more. They’ve been aggregated by trusted colleagues and organizations.
Updated Feb, 2026
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The Cultural Equity Coalition of New York (CECNY)
The Cultural Equity Coalition of New York (CECNY) brings together leading arts service and advocacy organizations dedicated to ensuring New York’s cultural sector truly reflects and serves the city’s extraordinary diversity.
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