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04/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/28/2026 08:47
National Endowment for the Arts Awards Grants for Arts Projects Spotlighting the Spirit of Sports
Washington, DC-In anticipation of FIFA World Cup 2026™, the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded 11 grants to support arts projects in the U.S. cities hosting these games. These projects will celebrate American creativity and highlight local artistic and cultural traditions in connection with soccer-related celebrations.
Each of the grant recipients will receive $30,000 for their projects, which will take place between May 1-December 31, 2026.
Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts Mary Anne Carter said, "As audiences around the world focus on this global moment, the National Endowment for the Arts is excited to support these community-centered projects that link American cultural expression and highlight local creativity with the excitement of international soccer."
The 11 Arts Projects Spotlighting the Spirit of Sports grants cover a wide range of projects, including performances, exhibitions, concerts, festivals, and educational programming.
Projects include:
- In Dallas, Texas, a grant to the City of Dallas will fund a major public art installation called The World is Ours by artist Risk Rock. The sculpture will be installed at Fair Park on the same platform as the iconic Big Tex and will coincide with the site's role in hosting FIFA World Cup 2026™ team activities and Fan Fest events.
- In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a grant to the City of Philadelphia will fund the Sports Founders Mosaic Project, featuring portrait panels of notable local sports figures by artist Jonathan Mandell, which will be temporarily exhibited at City Hall during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
- In Miami, Florida, a grant to the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs will fund Arts at Play, a program of multicultural performances and arts activities inspired by FIFA World Cup 2026™ countries, aimed at engaging families and encouraging community interaction.
Learn more about how the National Endowment for the Arts is celebrating America250 on our website.
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