Summary
A new fund will support artists and organizations in neighborhoods historically shortchanged by public and private arts investment, with Black Art Speaks leading application review and ArtsWave handling the money. Some members pressed for Black Art Speaks to be the fiscal agent.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Uses dollars previously allocated through the leveraged support arts category; both partner organizations will receive administrative fees.
Independent artists and arts organizations in underserved neighborhoods.
Black Arts Speaks and grassroots organizers fear losing cultural funding to ArtsWave.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Cincinnati City Council — October 28, 2026
A proposed arts fund was held after controversy over shifting cultural dollars away from Black Arts Speaks toward Arts Wave. The Mayor will convene stakeholders before the item returns.
Budget, Finance & Governance Committee — October 26, 2026
A new fund will support artists and organizations in neighborhoods historically shortchanged by public and private arts investment, with Black Art Speaks leading application review and ArtsWave handling the money. Some members pressed for Black Art Speaks to be the fiscal agent.
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