Jamey Lundblad

NFTA will be in D.C. April 19-21, for the Americans for the Arts Fly-in meeting with elected officials, focusing on FY 27 appropriations for the NEA, NEH, IMLS, & Arts Education. Please reach out to your elected official & share your stories t.ly/tkPcc #artsadvocacy

Something exciting is taking shape. Yesterday, we kicked off a new brand video series for Americans for the Arts—and if day one is any indication, it’s going to be special. Grateful to collaborate with Indirap at the incredible studio of Bob Faust & Nick Cave. Stay tuned. 🎥

Americans for the Arts has appointed multiple people to its board of directors in leadership positions. broadwaynews.com/americans-for-…

Analysis: Why does arts advocacy matter? Here’s why: ‘The arts are under attack’ sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/03/ana…

Jane M. Saks: Art is democracy’s essential second responder trib.al/3DapGqk

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The mayor has appointed Kenya Merritt permanently as commissioner of the city’s cultural affairs department. She had been in the position on an interim basis since October. chicago.suntimes.com/arts-and-cultu…

It marks its 40th anniversary, and as Brian Hieggelke writes, “(This is) the biggest edition we’ve ever published at 180 pages, and includes 66 pages dedicated to exploring the art scene we know best, right here in Chicago.” trib.al/8K6JMDc

SXSW panels tackle censorship and funding in public media, the arts bit.ly/3PcmtfK

National group salutes Whitmer for fight to rescue arts funding freep.com/story/entertai…

Whitmer to accept national arts leadership award on Michigan Arts Day freep.com/story/entertai…

Today, Michelle and I are proud to announce that we will be hosting the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center on June 18th in Chicago, and welcoming the public on June 19th. We can’t wait for you to visit. Go to obama.org to learn more.

This is more than an arts conference—it’s coordinated national action. Join us at AFTACON 2026 presented by @Americans4Arts to learn, strategize, and mobilize. June 2–5 in Albuquerque. ✨ Register today: aftacon.org #AFTACON

Opinion: Arts funding is down. Why it matters to your community | Opinion providencejournal.com/story/opinion/…

The Chicago Loop Alliance announced plans for a new arts district in the Loop during its annual meeting Friday. The district will be supported by nearly 90 Loop arts organizations that will develop the neighborhood as an arts and culture destination. chicago.suntimes.com/loop/2026/02/2…

Miller, a true Chicago original, has been called the city's "forgotten Renaissance man." A new graphic novel seeks to tell his story, highlighting two of the remarkable "handmade homes" that give sparkle to Old Town. design.newcity.com/2026/02/27/whe…

Last month, Mr. Lundblad goes to Washington 😜 — championing the arts as essential to communities nationwide #tbt #Arts #Marketing #ArtsMarketing #ArtsAdvocacy #NonprofitLeadership

In 1968, a group of artists, activists, and community members founded the @studiomuseum in Harlem. It was a space not just for displaying works celebrating the contributions of African American artists, but also for fostering up-and-coming artists through a residency program. Now, following a seven-year, $160 million renovation, the Studio Museum has reopened. @nancygilesnyc pays a visit. cbsn.ws/3MO5KhE