NASAA is a networking hub for state arts agency peer groups—groups of staff or council members who share similar roles or job responsibilities. These peer groups are a key part of the NASAA family, providing a welcoming and rewarding professional community that is a year-round source of information and insight. Active participation in a peer group builds your job knowledge, strengthens you as a leader, and provides valuable opportunities for you to compare strategies and perspectives with a savvy and supportive national network of colleagues.
- Learn more about peer networking through NASAA’s Peer Group FAQ.
- Discover the benefits of participating in your group’s listserv.
- Download peer group materials below.
- Find out about recurring peer group meetings on NASAA’s Upcoming NASAA Events Calendar.
NASAA maintains contact rosters for state arts agency job-alike peer groups:
- Accessibility Coordinators
- Arts Education Managers
- Chairs and Council Members
- Communications/Public Information Officers
- Community Development Managers
- Deputy/Assistant Directors
- Executive Directors
- Facilities/Capital Program Coordinators
- Folk and Traditional Arts Program Managers
- Grants/Fiscal Officers
- Individual Artists Coordinators
- Presenting/Touring/Performing Arts Coordinators
In addition, NASAA hosts a People of Color Affinity Group open to all state arts agency and regional arts organization staff and council members who identify as persons of color. Contact Marisa Summers for more information.
To request a peer group list, please contact NASAA Communications Manager Sue Struve. Note that lists are available only to state arts agencies for informational and networking purposes. Lists will not be supplied to third parties or provided for the promotion of any projects, programs, products or events. To add or remove your name from a peer group roster, write to Sandi Tun. For more information about state arts agency peer groups, contact Eric Giles.
Accessibility Coordinators
LEAD and NASAA Summary Report, 2022
Accessibility Coordinators Peer Session – Notes from LEAD and Assembly 2022
National Endowment for the Arts Accessibility Resources
Listserv
Arts Education Managers
Assembly 2022 Peer Session Notes
2021 State Arts Agency Arts Education Managers Professional Development Institute Proceedings
2020 State Arts Agency Arts Education Managers Professional Development Institute Proceedings
2019 State Arts Agency Arts Education Managers Professional Development Institute Proceedings
2018 Professional Development Institute Proceedings
Assembly 2018 Peer Session Notes
2017 Professional Development Institute Proceedings
2016 State Arts Agency Professional Development Institute
Assembly 2016 Peer Session Notes
2015 Professional Development Institute Proceedings
2014 State Arts Agency Arts Education Managers Professional Development Institute
Assembly 2014 Peer Session Notes
Arts Education Managers Professional Development Resources
Arts Education Working Group Roster
Listserv
Chairs and Council Members
For Council Members
Assembly 2022 Peer Session Notes
2019 Leadership Institute Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2018 Peer Session Notes
2017 Leadership Institute Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2016 Peer Session Notes
2015 Leadership Institute Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2014 Peer Session Notes
2013 Leadership Institute Peer Session Notes
Listserv
Communications/Public Information Officers
Assembly 2022 Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2018 Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2016 Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2014 Peer Session Notes
Listserv
Community Development Managers
Welcome Letter
Welcome Packet
Assembly 2022 Peer Session Notes
Workshop: The Arts as a Key Element in Thriving Communities
Assembly 2018 Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2016 Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2014 Peer Session Notes
Listserv
Deputy/Assistant Directors
Assembly 2022 Peer Session Notes M
2019 Leadership Institute Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2018 Peer Session Notes
2017 Leadership Institute Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2016 Peer Session Notes
2015 Leadership Institute Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2014 Peer Session Notes
2013 Leadership Institute Peer Session Notes
Listserv
Executive Directors
Assembly 2022 Peer Session Notes M
2019 Leadership Institute Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2018 Peer Session Notes
2017 Leadership Institute Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2016 Peer Session Notes
2015 Leadership Institute Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2014 Peer Session Notes
2013 Leadership Institute:
Presentation on Creative Aging Initiative
Changing Paradigms Discussion Summary
Folk and Traditional Arts Program Managers
Toward a Bright Future: A Look at the State of the Folk and Traditional Arts
Assembly 2018 Peer Session Agenda
Assembly 2016 Peer Session Agenda
Assembly 2014 Peer Session Notes and Video
Listserv
Grants/Fiscal Officers
Assembly 2022 Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2018 Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2016 Peer Session Notes
Assembly 2014 Peer Session Notes
Listserv