All Florida State Arts Funding Vetoed!

 The Martin Artisans Guild, along with all the other arts and culture organizations in Florida, is shocked and astounded by the recent veto of all arts funding through the Florida Division of Arts and Culture. For Martin County organizations alone, this represents 9 grant requests totaling over $500,000 that will now not be granted.

As recently as 2023, Florida ranked an impressive 11th in the nation for arts spending, granting $55 million to organizations across the state. This 100% veto drops Florida to 50th in the nation, which is shameful considering we are the 3rd largest state in the nation and growing every day. As a community, we must be vigilant in protecting our vital arts community. The arts contribute to so many aspects of the vibrant quality of life we, as Martin County residents, have come to expect, anticipate and enjoy.

Clicking HERE will give you some key facts to consider.

How can you help? Make a donation to the MartinArtisans Guild, and any (or all) of the other arts and cultural organizations that have been affected by this devastating situation. We need angels to survive this storm and allow us to be resilient for the future. Gifts of any and all sizes are welcome.

Meaningful large gifts are needed now to sustain these long time beloved institutions!