National Endowment for the Arts 2003 Annual Report

摘要

The Arts Endowment had weathered many years of controversy, retrenchment, and reorganization that had often left it uncertain and apologetic about its mission. Generally characterized as embattled or weakened, the agency had developed a confused public identity. Despite the good work of recent chairmen, there also remained widespread concern among both cultural and civic leaders that the agency had become marginal in addressing the nation's needs in arts and arts education. As this annual report will demonstrate, 2003 was a time of renewal for the Arts Endowment. We continued support for all our existing programs while launching several new national initiatives that significantly expand the agency's reach and coverage, especially in smaller and rural communities. We also greatly expanded our commitment to arts education.