Arts Alliance Illinois

The arts center's flea infestation is a "speed bump" in the nonprofit's goal of serving the community.

The Trump administration recently issued letters retracting arts grants that, so far, have not impacted NEA-supported projects like the Uptown underpass. But the long-term impact of reduced federal funding will have greatest impact on smaller and rural communities.

Underserved communities are most likely to feel the impact of cuts the Trump administration implemented last week to the arts.