"The arts are essential to creating, innovating, healing and recovery, and they provide vital economic stability to communities across the nation. I look forward to the many celebrations that will take place in 2026 in honour of America's 250th anniversary, as well as to the agency's continued research into the powerful role the arts play in healing-from illness to trauma to natural disasters."
"Mary Anne brings a deep understanding of the arts ecosystem and a commitment to public service and cultural stewardship,"
"The NEA is essential to our nation, reaching every corner of America by supporting programs-from rural arts initiatives and veterans' healing programmes to youth education,"
Mary Anne Carter has been confirmed by the US Senate as chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, succeeding Maria Rosario Jackson. Carter previously led the NEA during Donald Trump's first term and served as acting chair after his return to office. Carter affirmed that the arts belong to all Americans and stressed their roles in creativity, innovation, healing, recovery, and economic stability, mentioning 2026's 250th anniversary and continued research into arts-based healing. Carter expanded the Creative Forces art-therapy initiative for service members and veterans and strengthened programs such as Shakespeare in American Communities. Her background includes budget and policy work for Rick Scott and service at the Heritage Foundation.
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