Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How many state arts agencies are divisions of larger cultural affairs departments within state government?

Answer: Half of state arts agencies (28) are currently located within some larger department of state government. Of those 28, 16 are part of a cultural resources department. These cultural resource departments may combine a variety of divisions, such as the arts, heritage, museums, libraries, history, historic preservation or film. State arts agencies are also located in departments of state, economic development and education.

For More Information: Contact Angela Han to learn more about state arts agency structures across the country.