The public sector has a critical role to play in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in and through the arts. NASAA provides leadership, resources and training that empower state arts agencies to reduce barriers and bias, making the arts central to the well-being and prosperity of all communities across America.
State Arts Agency Equity Strategies
Facilitating Access to Arts Funds
State to State Article Archive
National DEI Consultant Sourcebook
Visualizing Equity in Grant Making
State arts agency grant making by:
NASAA nurtures a professional community for people of color in the state arts agency network. For more information about the People of Color Affinity Group, contact Marisa Summers.
America, the Arts and Racial Injustice
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A DNA Change
Continuing to Prioritize Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
NASAA Policy Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activities at NASAA: Current Year
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activities at NASAA: Archive
Peruse NASAA’s upcoming events for new learning opportunities or explore past sessions:
Anti-Bias Training for State Arts Agencies
New Paradigms for Artist Support
Making Operating Support More Equitable
Creative Placemaking Convocation
Assembly 2018 Christopher Bedford Plenary
Bridging Difference and Diversity Seminar
Arts Education Professional Development Institutes: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Artwork: Detail from Tribe, by Joan Zych #artistinrecovery. Image courtesy of Sioux Falls Arts Council