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Advocate

NASAA is a champion for the arts and state arts agencies.

Our tools and research help you grow support for the arts in your state. NASAA’s work in Washington, D.C., shapes federal policy and gives state arts agencies a persuasive voice with Congress.

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Federal Updates
May 23, 2017
President Releases Full 2018 Budget Request, Proposing NEA Elimination
May 6, 2017
FY2017 Funding Set—On to '18
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Top Tools
March 28, 2017
Fact vs. Fiction
March 28, 2017
Five Essential Arts Arguments
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The arts are fundamental to the cultural,
civic, economic and educational
well-being of a thriving democracy.

Advocacy Tools

Make the Case
Better Together: Public and Private Funding for the Arts
Fact vs. Fiction
Five Essential Arts Arguments
You Can Shape Policy
Why Should Government Support the Arts?
Three Simple Ways to Advocate for the Arts
Being an Arts Ambassador
Arts Advocates in the Legislature: A Legislative Caucus on the Arts
Advocacy and Term Limits: Developing Arts Support in the Legislature Early
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Research
NEA Fact Sheet
NEA Appropriations (1966-2017) with Partisan Control of Executive Branch, Senate and House
Data-Driven Advocacy
Funding
Facts & Figures on the Creative Economy
Support for Arts in Rural Communities Fact Sheet
Infographic: SAAs Create More Equitable Access to the Arts
Preparing Students for the Next America
Arts Education Grantmaking Fact Sheet
ArtsEd Search Research Overview
State Policy
2016 State Legislative Roundup
SAA Dedicated Revenue Strategies Policy Brief
State Arts & Military Initiatives Strategy Sampler
State Cultural Districts Strategy Sampler
Facing Controversy: Arts Issues and Crisis Communications
Percent for Art Policy Brief
Advocacy 101
Why Should Government Support the Arts?
Infographic: Who's Who in Government Arts Funding
Three Simple Ways to Advocate for the Arts
Being an Arts Ambassador
Advocacy by Arts Organizations: Tax Laws and Lobbying
Advocacy and Lobbying

Ask NASAA for advocacy help

Federal Advocacy Guidance

Contact:

Isaac Brown

Legislative Counsel

State Advocacy Guidance

CONTACT:

Kelly Barsdate

Chief Program & Planning Officer

Research Assistance

CONTACT:

Ryan Stubbs

Research Director