http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2014/14-101.html
Press release about the selection of former UVA professor Charles Wright as poet laureate. Includes background information on the position and a complete list of past poet laureates/consultants in poetry. From the Library of Congress
http://cultureinexternalrelations.eu/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/NC0214601ENE.pdf
Examines how country members of the European Union can use their cultural resources to create a cultural relations strategy to improve relations with other countries. From the European Commission
http://www.imls.gov/government_doubles_official_estimate.aspx
Also describes types of museums and provides a link to the data file. From the Institute of Museum and Library Services
http://arts.gov/news/2014/national-endowment-arts-award-more-74-million-us-nonprofits
Press release which details the awards made in 971 grants to nonprofit organizations nationwide for the second half of FY2014. From the National Endowment for the Arts
http://arts.gov/artistic-fields/research-analysis/research-art-works-grants-final-papers
A list of publications, working papers, and presentations resulting from recent research awards made by the National Endowment for the Arts. From the NEA
http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/press/2014/nga-online-editions.html
Announces intention of making available online, beginning in late April 2014, exhibit catalogs that will document more than 5,000 paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the museum’s collections. From the National Gallery of Art
Announces the initiation of a study to evaluate the effectiveness of existing methods of licensing music and calls for public comment. From the U.S. Copyright Office
http://arts.gov/sites/default/files/NEA_guide_2014.pdf
Descriptions of programs and fellowships with deadlines and other requirements. From the National Endowment for the Arts