The public sector has a critical role to play in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in and through the arts.  NASAA provides leadership, resources and training that empower state arts agencies to reduce barriers and bias, making the arts central to the well-being and prosperity of all communities across America.

State Arts Agency Equity Strategies

Equity Choice Points

State to State Article Archive

Inclusive Language Guide

National DEI Consultant Sourcebook

RE-Tool: Racial Equity in the Panel Process

State Policy Innovations to Support Creative Placemaking

Visualizing Equity in Grant Making

State Arts Agencies Advancing Equity:
Race Equity
Economic Equity
Rural Equity

NASAA nurtures a professional community for people of color in the state arts agency network. For more information about the People of Color Affinity Group, contact Marisa Summers.

America, the Arts and Racial Injustice

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A DNA Change

Continuing to Prioritize Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

NASAA Policy Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activities at NASAA

Peruse NASAA’s upcoming events for new learning opportunities or explore past sessions:

Anti-Bias Training for State Arts Agencies

New Paradigms for Artist Support

Making Operating Support More Equitable

Equity Choice Points

Creative Placemaking Convocation

Inclusive Leadership

Assembly 2018 Christopher Bedford Plenary

Leading Inclusive Dialogue

Bridging Difference and Diversity Seminar

Arts Education Professional Development Institutes: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021