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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
October 1, 2024
Congress Keeps Government Open, But Arts Funding Remains in the Balance
July 2, 2024
Urge Senate Support for FY2025 Arts Funding
February 15, 2024
The Federal-State Partnership in the Arts Policy Brief
December 4, 2023
Federal, State and Regional Grant Making Facts: Public-Sector Grant Making
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Top Tools
January 15, 2021
Arts and Creativity Strengthen Our Nation: A Narrative and Message Guide
May 25, 2023
Advocacy vs. Lobbying: An Arts Primer
January 31, 2024
Creative Caucuses in State Legislatures
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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
Five Reasons to Support the Arts
Arts and Creativity Strengthen Our Nation: A Narrative and Message Guide
Making a Strong Case for the Arts
Tools for State Advocates
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
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
Return on Investment: The Federal Government, States and the Arts
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 Federal-State Partnership in the Arts Policy Brief
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

Chief Program & Planning Officer

Research Assistance

CONTACT:

Ryan Stubbs

Senior Director of Research