Arts & Culture
Federal Grant Cancellations Put Santa Cruz Museum Exhibits and Staffing in "Crisis Mode"
Federal grant cancellations have plunged the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History into "crisis mode," jeopardizing exhibits and leading to staff furloughs. The loss of $250,000 in annual federal funding, part of a national trend, forces the museum to seek private donations to cover the significant budget shortfall.
Katerina Orlova·June 24, 2026
