Member state arts agencies can request research help from NASAA. Both staff and council members can call NASAA to see how your agency compares to others and to learn about the many strategies state arts agencies use to serve the public. Information is available on a wide variety of topics, including state arts agency funding, programs, policies, planning and more. Be sure to check out the questions NASAA has answered for other states.
Also look for monthly “Research on Demand” columns in each edition of NASAA Notes These columns illustrate how NASAA can help your state use data creatively and answer common questions about state arts agencies.
For research help, please contact:
Angela HanDirector of Research202-346-6352 x115
Research requests; general inquiries about state arts agencies; information on nonprofit finances; advice on using data.
Kelly LiuNational Standard Associate202-347-6352 x101
State and regional Final Descriptive Reports; the National Standard for Arts Information Exchange; historical and comparative grant-making statistics.
Jesse RyePolicy and Program Associate202-347-6352 x118
Creative economy programs; cultural tourism; cultural districts; strategic plans; community arts development; individual artist programs.
Shannah SpharResearch Associate202-347-6352 x111
State arts agency revenues; rankings; budget histories; staffing and compensation. Assistance with survey design and data analysis.
Kelly BarsdateChief Program and Planning Officer202-347-6352 x107
Consultation about state arts agency policy issues; public value; planning and evaluation. Customized training for state arts agency staff, council and constituents.