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July 2026 News
Geographic justice: When art, place, and community intertwine; plus: A Louisianan painter on her Indian childhood, new works funded across the U.S., and giant puppets in the desert.
Read more“I grew up with the parrot, with the sparrow, with the peacock.” An Interview with Take Notice Fund Artist Geeta Dave
An interview with Take Notice Fund grantee Geeta Dave, an artist who incorporates the animals and culture of her childhood in India into her paintings.
Read moreAnnouncing the 2026 Creation Fund Artists
The National Performance Network (NPN) is proud to announce the 18 artists and collectives of the 2026 Creation Fund, which supports the development of new artistic works that advance racial and cultural justice.
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