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NASAA Notes: February 2012

February
2012

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State to State
February 10, 2012

New Mexico: Fiber Arts Trails Website

New Mexico Arts has launched a new website for its New Mexico Fiber Arts Trails program. The site showcases three trails (the North Central, Northwest and Southern loops), each of which offers a distinctive blend…
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February 10, 2012

West Virginia: Partnership with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation

The West Virginia Division of Culture and History and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation are collaborating to provide musical instruments for qualified K-8 schools in every county in the state. As part of its…
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February 10, 2012

Connecticut: Arts-Based Place Making Grants

The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA), which became a division of the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) in 2011, has announced a new focus on arts based place making. Starting in July…
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Legislative Update
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Thomas L. Birch
February 10, 2012

Back to the Future: Congress Begins a New Legislative Session

Congress convened in mid-January to begin its second legislative session. Regarding appropriations, we might expect something of a rerun this year, such as proposals to eliminate or severely cut NEA funding. Again, arts advocates will…
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Executive Director's Column
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Arlynn Fishbaugh
February 10, 2012

Keeping State Arts Agencies Strong

NASAA’s new president recognizes the challenges that state arts agency leaders continue to face; reminds us of the plentiful support, resources and community offered by NASAA; and shares tips for building relationships with state legislators…
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