How might arts and humanities funding change under Trump?

Audience members being seated to see Colorado Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. December 8, 2024. Photo by Greta Kerkhoff.

Colorado receives millions of dollars in funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities every year. Former president Donald Trump tried to write both organizations out of the national budget during his first term, but failed. With a largely conservative administration heading to the White House in January, it’s fair to wonder how this funding might be affected. KGNU’s Greta Kerkhoff spoke to Colorado Sun arts and culture reporter Parker Yamasaki about the history of this funding and some potential outlooks.

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