Austin arts organizations, including Tapestry Dance Company, faced sudden funding withdrawals from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) that were approved previously. This unexpected cancellation of a $30,000 grant has forced Tapestry Dance to cancel its Soul 2 Sole Festival, a major jazz dance event. The founder, Acia Gray, expressed disbelief at the administration's abrupt policy shift, highlighting concerns over the impact on artists and the cultural landscape of the city. Other organizations like Cine Las Americas and Women & Their Work were also affected by these funding cuts.
"Without the $30,000 there's just no way. I waited because I had to be sure it wasn't spam, then I had to verify it."
"I didn't think the administration would go this far. To pull the rug out from under projects...it's beyond imagination to me."
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