As we all know, 2025 has been a rocky one for arts and culture: in February we were told our National Endowment for the Arts grant was rescinded, and in April we were told our application for 2026 was rejected. Of course, we are not alone in this happenstance, and as one has come to expect, these actions have solidified the arts world, with the residency community right there in the mix: as a friend of Millay Arts, we feel your presence in protest as well.

Vincent is important as it celebrates and showcases works made possible by a stay at Millay Arts. This year’s journal, as with our previous Issues, makes clear that creators will continue to do what they best, despite hardships inherent to the creative process, as well as those the world might send their way.

Fortunately, this same grit is true of small arts nonprofits. Now in our 52nd year, Millay Arts continues to be inspired by the creative practice and process of exceptional multidisciplinary creators. Our historic Core Residency remains fully-subsidized, and our mission—nurturing artists with the gift of time and space—is as radical, profound and essential as ever.