News and Program Updates

Updates to IndieSpace’s Mental Health Grant Program
Justin Clark Justin Clark

Updates to IndieSpace’s Mental Health Grant Program

The IndieSpace Mental Health Grant provides $500 microgrants to help artists access therapy, medication, and other mental health support. This update shares how the program is evolving to distribute funds more equitably, alongside reflections on the ongoing need and how funders can help expand access to care.

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Cultural Space Is Infrastructure: Testimony from the NYC Council’s Affordability Hearing
Advocacy Justin Clark Advocacy Justin Clark

Cultural Space Is Infrastructure: Testimony from the NYC Council’s Affordability Hearing

At the NYC Council’s Oversight Hearing on affordability, artists and cultural leaders delivered a clear message: cultural space is infrastructure, and it’s at risk. This recap highlights the urgent testimony, key policy recommendations, and a new funding announcement aimed at strengthening New York City’s long-term cultural ecosystem.

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