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NASAA Notes: June 2026

June
2026

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From the President and CEO

State to State

Legislative Update

The Research Digest

Announcements and Resources

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From the President and CEO
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Pam Breaux
June 1, 2026

Local Roots and State Pride: The Arts and America 250

In July 1776, the signing of the Declaration of Independence signaled the birth of a new nation. 250 years later, many American communities are honoring that anniversary. This summer, America 250 will be a prominent…
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State to State
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Kelly J. Barsdate
June 1, 2026

Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa and Maine: America 250

In 2026, communities across all 56 states and jurisdictions are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To honor the milestone, state arts agencies are leading many creative initiatives, each…
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Shaun Harrison
June 1, 2026

Arizona: Empowering Rural

State and jurisdictional arts agencies play a vital role in ensuring rural communities have access to the arts. The Arizona Commission on the Arts rural programming—developed through deliberate community engagement—addresses different rural and remote barriers…
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Legislative Update
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Isaac Brown
June 1, 2026

Federal Budget Attention Turns to the Senate

As Congress continues its work on fiscal year 2027 appropriations, attention is now shifting from the House to the Senate, where important decisions about funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) remain ahead.…
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The Research Digest
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Shaun Harrison
June 1, 2026

From the Research Team

Statewide Strategies in the Arts and Health NASAA’s new report, A Guide to Promoting Statewide Strategies in the Arts and Health, explores how state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs) and regional arts organizations (RAOs) can…
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June 1, 2026

From the Field

How Arts Participation Renews Civic and Community Engagement A recently published report from the National Endowment for the Arts, The Great Connector: How Arts Participation Renews Civic and Community Engagement, examines the links between arts…
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Announcements and Resources
June 1, 2026

Member News and NASAA Resources

NASAA Welcomes Jhai James as Communications Director Jhai James joined NASAA in 2026 as our new communications director. Jhai oversees organizational messaging across multiple platforms, leads media and public relations efforts, strengthens digital communications and…
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More Notes from NASAA
June 1, 2026

Help in Accessing NASAA Information

Need help accessing member content on the NASAA website? Contact Sue Struve. Find upcoming peer group meetings and NASAA learning sessions on the Upcoming NASAA Events Calendar. Let NASAA know if your agency’s Internet domain…
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