NEW YORK, NY (May 12, 2026) “Thank you, Mayor Mamdani, for baselining $10 million for arts and culture in the City’s Fiscal 2027 Executive Budget. Today’s commitment reflects the Mayor’s understanding that arts and culture are central to New York City’s identity, its strength, and the quality of life for all New Yorkers. Baseline funding supports the stability of our institutions, sustains our cultural workforce, and enables organizations to plan effectively and better serve our communities across all five boroughs.
We look forward to a restoration and baselining of the full $30 million total of last year’s funding level at budget adoption - we just got closer to that goal with this very welcome $10M baseline inclusion in the Mayor’s Executive Budget.”