The National Endowment for the Arts chose BLACKFISH CITY for the 2025-2026 “Big Read.”

Totally blown away that BLACKFISH CITY has been chosen by the National Endowment for the Arts for their incredible, iconic Big Read program! Alongside some of my absolute favorite books, like THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD and THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET!

It’s an incredible honor, and opportunity to connect with so many communities around the country who care about storytelling.

The theme is “Our Nature: How Our Physical Environment Can Lead Us to Seek Hope, Courage, and Connection.”

In partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read makes grants to support a range of events and activities designed around a single NEA Big Read book.

The goal of the program is to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, encourage cross-sector collaboration, and build stronger connections in each community.

Matching grants range from $5,000 to $20,000 each. Maybe you want to organize one??

The Intent to Apply deadline is January 23, 2025. Visit Arts Midwest’s website for complete grant guidelines and to apply.

 

Posted on: October 17, 2024, by : Sam J. M.
File under: Awards & Anthologies, Blackfish City, Blog