Aurora Picture Show

Aurora Picture Show is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards since March 8, 2006. Specializing in experimental media art, Aurora Picture Show has consistently secured project grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support its year-round exhibition series and related public programming. The organization's focus on experimental and moving image art positions it as a unique cultural entity, contributing to the diversity of artistic expression in the public sphere.

Through its federal grant awards, Aurora Picture Show has primarily provided services in the realm of experimental media art exhibition and public engagement. The organization has received annual project grants from the NEA to support its year-round series of experimental media art works and related public programming. These grants have funded exhibitions and events that showcase innovative and cutting-edge media art to the public. In addition to its regular programming, Aurora Picture Show has also received funding to support personnel costs, particularly in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This included a grant in 2020 specifically designated for personnel costs during the pandemic, and another in 2022 for personnel expenses related to pandemic recovery. The consistent support from the NEA, a civilian agency, underscores the federal government's recognition of Aurora Picture Show's role in promoting and preserving experimental media art as a valuable cultural resource.