Painting a picture of need: NYC pols, arts advocates rally for transparent arts education funding

By Jada Camille

Posted on April 8, 2025

Members of the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable, joined by City Council members and various arts advocates, called for greater transparency in arts education funding during a Tuesday gathering outside of City Hall.

The event, which took place ahead of the City Council’s Joint Oversight Hearing on Ensuring Equity and Access in the Arts, highlighted the urgent need for accurate data regarding students’ access to arts education across the city.

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Painting a picture of need: NYC pols, arts advocates rally for transparent arts education funding

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