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Join your colleagues from all of the states and jurisdictions for professional development sessions designed around the current needs of state arts agencies. During the NASAA 2026 Learning Series, participants explore subjects relevant to the daily work they undertake serving their constituents, and delve deeper into timely topics and research. Sessions offer state arts agencies a valuable opportunity to learn with and from one another, sharing an abundance of ideas to inform, inspire and energize our work.

All staff and council/board members from state and jurisdictional arts agencies and regional arts organizations are encouraged to participate. To make this program accessible to all members, NASAA has waived registration fees for this series.

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Accessible Art and Placemaking: A Special Cross-Peer Group Meeting

Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern (2:00 Central, 12:00 Pacific)

NASAA’s Community Development Coordinators Peer Group invites all state and jurisdictional arts agency peer group members to a special cross–peer group gathering featuring a presentation by STEPS Public Art on its Accessible Art and Placemaking Toolkit. Participants from across NASAA’s peer networks explore practical strategies for integrating accessibility into public art and placemaking projects. STEPS shares insights from the toolkit’s development, highlights key frameworks and resources, and presents real-world examples of how accessibility can be incorporated from concept through implementation. The conversation is designed to spark cross-peer dialogue, share ideas and strengthen our collective approach to accessibility.

No need to register. On March 19, join via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99371515152
Meeting ID: 993 7151 5152

Engaging with America250

Date: February 17, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern (1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Pacific)

As the nation celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, state arts agencies are playing a vital role in shaping how this moment is marked—through programs and projects that reflect local history, community voices and long-term impact.

Join us for an upcoming learning series session that will spotlight how state arts agencies are engaging with America 250 initiatives, from early planning and partnerships to projects designed to pay dividends well beyond 2026.

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