Kennedy Center Plaintiffs Call for Resignations or Receivership: What's at Stake? The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a government funded agency in Washington D. C. , is embroiled in controversy.
Local arts organizations and community groups have filed lawsuits against the center, alleging mismanagement, conflict of interest, and financial impropriety that threaten its very existence.
Background on the Kennedy Center Controversy The plaintiffs claim that the Kennedy Center has engaged in reckless spending, prioritizing high profile performances over more modest programs.