New York City is doubling its maximum grant for individual artists from $5,000 (£3,780) to $10,000 (£7,565), marking the first increase in nearly two decades. The city is also giving current artist grantees access to free creative materials through a new monthly programme.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Diya Vij announced the changes on Friday, 2 October, as the administration seeks to provide more financial support to artists facing the city's high cost of living.
