Arts funding could better respond to the socio-political crisis of the day by identifying and supporting artists who are central to their communities.

Lu Zhang
is Initiatives Director at United States Artists (USA), a national arts funding organization. USA Initiatives expands support for artists. Experienced in providing unrestricted funds and care resources to artists across disciplines and geographies, Lu and the initiatives team work closely with partners to conduct research, design programs, and administer funds in response to the needs of artists.