Stories Unite Us

50 Stories, 50 States, a national storytelling campaign inviting people across the country to share how the arts and humanities have shaped their lives, communities, and identities. Because when we tell our stories, we remind one another that creativity doesn’t just reflect our nation—it unites it.

Stories Unite Us

Your voice matters. Right now, as Congress considers funding cuts for the NEA and the NEH, your story can help protect and expand access for generations to come.

Ready to share your voice?

  • Download your video from the link in the email confirmation
  • Share on social media and tag your friends to share theirs too.
  • Use these hashtags: #50Stories50States #StoriesUniteUs
  • Tag Your Rep by sharing your story and tagging your Congressional representatives to show why arts funding matters.

Take Action. Share Your Story.

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Rep. Bonamici National Arts and Humanities Month Story

Listen to Congresswomen Bonamici story's for National Arts and Humanities Month

Christian Gaines, CEO, Creative West
Beatriz Malnic, Co-Founder - Brazilian Voices
Margaret Archambault, Full-time Artist - Archambault Art
Jeff Robinson, South Carolina Arts Alliance
Lance Nielsen, Nebraskans for the Arts
Adair Heitmann, Artist, Author, Storyteller, Educator
Ayanna Hudson, Americans for the Arts
Rise Osby
Roxy Arrojo, Executive Director, Educational Arts Team
Patricia Weiner, Visual Art Educator, Foley Middle School, Madison County Schools
Patty Eljaiek, Huntington Arts Council
Katie Parkey, Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture
Commissioner Mary Ann Borgeson, Nebraska
Kara Gardeen
Claudia Ellwood
Tooshar Swain, Americans for the Arts
Jay Dick, Americans for the Arts
Erin Harkey, Americans for the Arts