Bill
HB 6736
Overview: HB 6736, AN ACT INCREASING THE FUNDING FOR THE ARTIST FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations, Introduced on January 27, 2025.Purpose and Intent
Overview: HB 6736, AN ACT INCREASING THE FUNDING FOR THE ARTIST FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations, Introduced on January 27, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to increase the funding for the state's Artist Fellowship Program, which provides grants and support to individual artists across various disciplines. The goal is to enhance the state's investment in the arts and creative economy.
Key Provisions:
- Increases the annual appropriation for the Artist Fellowship Program by $2 million, from $5 million to $7 million
- Expands the eligibility criteria to include a wider range of artistic disciplines and mediums
- Enhances the grant amounts available to individual artists, up to a maximum of $50,000 per fellowship
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individual artists and creative professionals in the state, who will have access to more funding and support
- Arts and cultural organizations, which may benefit from the increased artistic activity and community engagement
- State government, which will allocate additional resources to the arts and creative economy
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Appropriations for review and consideration as part of the state's budget process. If approved, the increased funding would be included in the next fiscal year's budget.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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