NALAC
The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to the Latino arts field.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: $300,000 in Grant Awards for Latinx/é Artists
This Hispanic Heritage Month, NALAC is excited to celebrate the creative spirit and resilience of our comunidad as we announce the recipients of the 2026 NALAC Fund for the Arts (NFA) grants.
With $300,000 in awards, we proudly honor the powerful, innovative work of Latinx/é artists and ensembles across the United States, including Puerto Rico, who enrich the arts and culture landscape and champion social justice through their creative work.
Save the Date: 2026 Chicago Regional
NALAC is pleased to announce the 2026 Chicago Regional! The convening will take place November 12-14 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Regional will highlight local and regional artists, cultural workers, and arts leaders through workshops, roundtables, artist talks, and performances that will foster meaningful connections, impactful conversations, and engaging experiences.
Announcing the 2026 NALAC Leadership Institute Fellows
NALAC announces our 2026 NALAC Leadership Institute (NLI) fellows. This year’s cohort includes 14 arts leaders and cultural workers from around the U.S., across 10 states and Puerto Rico, working in 7 different artistic disciplines, including dance, literature, theatre, and visual, media, and interdisciplinary arts.
Meet the 2026 NALAC Leadership Institute Fellows.
Announcing ‘A Mirror and a Map’ Research Report and Website
NALAC proudly announces the release of our research report, “A Mirror and a Map: Nurturing Organizational Realities and Navigating Change among Latinx/é Arts and Culture Organizations,” and an accompanying website. From insight to implementation, NALAC’s new research, toolkit, and website equip arts and cultural leaders to shape what comes next. We invite you to explore the Mirror and a Map website to learn more.
Un Millón de Gracias: Secret Lair x NALAC
NALAC is excited to share that the Secret Lair x NALAC: Nuestra Magia collaboration has surpassed $1 million in support, with the final tally still counting! This success was made possible by our partners at Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, the Magic: The Gathering community, the creativity of Latinx/é artists, and the generosity of our supporters across the arts and culture field.
Promoting, Connecting, and Cultivating Latinx/é arts and cultures
Our programs create opportunities for artists, arts leaders and organizations. NALAC programs provide critical advocacy, funding, networking opportunities, leadership development and professional training for Latinx/é artists and arts organizations in every region of the country.
Born from a Common Vision
Founded in 1989, we recognized the necessity of a national advocacy organization for an under-served Latinx/é arts sector. Research and conversations with our stakeholders affirm that our collective success hinges on empowered, informed and resourced individuals and organizations who are supported as change agents.
We are Comprised of Talented & Accomplished Leaders in the National Latinx Arts Field
Our grantees and leadership program alumni uplift our communities, build opportunities to renew our diverse identities and imagine ways to move forward in solidarity.
Advocacy and Research are Central to Our Work
NALAC plays a leadership role as a national advocate for artists and nonprofit arts organizations, not to mention our work providing critical training for cultural workers through our Advocacy Leadership Institute. Our Research Initiatives seek to impact policy by addressing the challenges that Latinx/é artists and organizations face in terms of access to funding, training, and representation.
Recent NALAC News
Find the lastest news and stories about what’s happening on the ground in the Latinx/é arts field.
Meet Our Strategic Partners
NALAC wishes to thank the community of funding partners whose strategic investment in NALAC contributes to the vitality of the greater Latinx/é arts and culture field.
