A.R.T./New York Share-Out: CDF Impact Report

Thursday April 30, 2026
11:00am-12:15pm ET

Location: Zoom
Format: Info Session with Q&A
Facilitated by Talia Corren, Executive Director, A.R.T./New York
Featuring: Raquel Du Toit, Executive Director, Dance/NYC and Carrie Blake, ADC Consulting

Join A.R.T./New York and Dance/NYC for a public share-out of the FY26 CDF Impact Survey and a conversation on the future of arts funding in New York City. This event highlights our shared role as thought partners and leaders in local arts advocacy, featuring key findings from this year’s survey and four-year trend analysis from data analyst Carrie Blake. We’ll reflect on the origins of the CDF Impact Survey, why we began this work, how our methodology has evolved, and why sustained data collection remains critical to transparency and accountability in public arts funding.

Together, we’ll unpack what the data reveals about the City’s Cultural Development Fund and its impact on organizations across disciplines, while outlining how A.R.T./New York and Dance/NYC will use this report in ongoing advocacy efforts. Participants will leave with insight into how to leverage these findings to advocate for increased city investment in arts and culture and a more equitable, transparent funding process for all.

Accessibility: ASL interpretation and live CART captioning are available by request. We kindly ask that requests for accessibility accommodations are submitted by 5 days in advance to the event. You may request accommodations directly on the registration form, or by contacting Ashley J. Hicks at [email protected].