The International Storytelling Center In Jonesborough Has Lost Significant Federal Funding Due To National Budget Cuts. The Center Lost A 30-Thousand Dollar Federal Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts. The Grant Was Specifically Earmarked For The 2025 Storytelling Live Series Which Runs From May Through October. The Program Brings In More Than 16-Thousand Attendees Annually And Is Significant Funding For The ISC’s Flagship Program. The Decision Affects Hundreds Of Arts Organizations Nationwide.
