A new article from NORC de la Universidad de Chicago highlights the recent research report and data collected in partnership with NALAC. A survey of 493 Latinx/é arts and culture organizations across the United States, including Puerto Rico, examines the sector’s reach and the resource constraints holding it back.

Since 2020, 74% of Latinx/é arts and culture organizations have seen increased demand for programming and services, with nearly half (48%) saying limited resources and other challenges kept them from fully meeting demand, and 78% citing funding or cash flow as their leading operational challenge.

The research finds that Latinx/é arts organizations play a vital role in their communities, anchoring cultural life in neighborhoods across the country and functioning as civic infrastructure that connects communities to youth development, health, and immigration services.

To learn more about the research and findings, read the article here.