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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
June 1, 2026
Federal Budget Attention Turns to the Senate
April 9, 2026
Statement on Proposed Elimination of the NEA, April 2026
March 25, 2026
Return on Investment: Public Arts Funding
March 3, 2026
Federal Arts Support Is Built on Strong Relationships
February 10, 2025
Strengthening America through Arts and Innovation: A Federal Policy Agenda
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Top Tools
January 20, 2026
Strategic Arts Messaging
April 14, 2026
State Legislative Roundup
January 28, 2025
The Arts and America's Bottom Line
January 28, 2025
Better Together: Public + Private Arts Funding
January 28, 2025
The Arts as a Nonpartisan Issue
May 25, 2023
Advocacy vs. Lobbying: An Arts Primer
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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
Strategic Arts Messaging
The Arts and America's Bottom Line
Better Together: Public + Private Arts Funding
The Arts as a Nonpartisan Issue
Arts and Creativity Strengthen Our Nation: A Narrative and Message Guide
Why Should Government Support the Arts?
Advocacy Tactics
Advocacy vs. Lobbying: An Arts Primer
Three Simple Ways to Advocate for the Arts
Being an Arts Ambassador
Creative Caucuses in State Legislatures
Meetings Matter!
Virtual Advocacy
Research
Return on Investment: Public Arts Funding
Creative Economy State Profiles
Facts & Figures on America's Creative Economy
State Rankings and Funding Trends
Federal, State and Regional Grant Making Facts: Public-Sector Grant Making
State Arts Agency Grant Making Facts: Rural Communities
State Arts Agency Grant Making Facts: Grants by Percentage below Poverty
ArtsEd Search
State Policy
State Legislative Roundup
Communicating about Arts Controversies
The NEA and the States
Who's Who in Government Arts Funding
SAA Dedicated Revenue Strategies Policy Brief
Percent for Art Policy Brief
State Cultural Districts Policy Brief

Ask NASAA for Advocacy Help

Federal Advocacy Guidance

Contact:

Isaac Brown

Legislative Counsel

State Advocacy Guidance

CONTACT:

Kelly Barsdate

Executive Advisor

Research Assistance

CONTACT:

Ryan Stubbs

Chief Program and Strategy Officer