On May 9, I submitted testimony to the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies. This subcommittee is responsible for the budget of the National Endowment for the Arts. I’d like to share
As state governments seek to leverage the economic power of the arts, multiple state arts agencies (SAAs) have been selected to assist in leading strategic plans for their states’ creative economies. State policymakers are seeking
State arts agencies (SAAs) nationwide recognize the importance of fair and transparent allocation of funds to support diverse communities and cultural organizations. In a noteworthy development, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) recently introduced
With the Presidential election heating up, ongoing efforts to secure funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) have slowed. As you know, the President has recommended increasing the NEA’s budget to $210.1 million,
State Arts Agency Placement FAQ Update State arts agencies (SAAs) hold diverse positions within the organizational structures of state governments across the nation. SAAs can be broadly categorized into two main groups: independent agencies, which
National Trends for Arts and Cultural Organizations In its recent National Trends for Arts and Cultural Organizations analysis, SMU DataArts examined data from 233 organizations in 14 states, across various disciplines and budget sizes, in
North Dakota Leadership Transition North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) Executive Director Kim Konikow departs her position on June 14. During her tenure at NDCA from 2018 – 2024, Konikow successfully advocated to increase
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