New Org. to Fund Arts, Farts

Good news for all you art-fags out there. A new charity, United States Artists, has raised $20 million to fund myriad arts projects across the nation. The recipients, who will be announced on December 4th, will each receive $50,000 to complete their aesthetic endeavors. Applicants were nominated by 150 anonymous creative leaders. While none of their names have been released, it is known that queer filmmaker John Waters (pictured as seen by artist Ralph Michael Brekan) suggested a few. Sicko wonders, no doubt. And we hope…

New Charity to Start Plan for $50,000 Artists’ Grants [The New York Times]