Hello
New Hampshire Arts Community,
We are grateful for your support, especially the outpouring these last few of months.
Due to budget decisions within the NH State Legislature, the NH State Council on the Arts will no longer operate as we have in the past. The 2026 Fiscal Year began July 1st and there is only funding allocated for one staff person. What has been a staff of seven will now be a staff of one. Instead of allocating general fund dollars that we typically use to achieve a federal match to support our staff, grant giving and to run programs, the legislators established a fund for private industry to make donations and receive a tax credit. The details of this fundraising effort are still being sorted out. If you have any questions, please contact Arts Council Director Adele Sicilia at Adele.C.Sicilia@dncr.nh.gov.
Unfortunately, our last day at the State Arts Council will be Thursday, July 10. It has been our privilege and honor to serve and support you - the arts community, schools, organizations, municipalities, healthcare facilities, artists, and the residents of our state.
Thank you and
best wishes,
Carey, Emily, Kayla, Lisa, Allison, & Christina
Carey, Emily, Kayla, Lisa, Allison, & Christina
