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NASAA Notes: February 2009

February
2009

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Legislative Update

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State to State
February 4, 2009

Arizona: Arts Administrator Exchange Program

In December 2008, the Arizona Commission on the Arts in conjunction with the Arizona-Mexico Commission and the Instituto Sonorense de Cultura offered an exchange program for seven arts and cultural administrators. In the first part…
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February 4, 2009

Alabama: Black Belt Arts Initiative

The Black Belt region of Alabama, named for the rich topsoil that covers the region, is comprised of 13 counties spanning the middle of the state. Black Belt communities played an important role in the…
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Legislative Update
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Thomas L. Birch
February 4, 2009

Legislative Update

Congress Moves Economic Stimulus Package with Funding for the Arts The House of Representatives on Wednesday, January 28, passed economic stimulus legislation – H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – with tax breaks and…
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Executive Director's Column
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Jonathan Katz
February 4, 2009

Executive Director's Column

NASAA’s policy paper Advancing America’s Creativity: An Agenda for Leadership in Support of the Arts and Cultural Activities laid out a set of principles that the new president, the new Congress and the state arts…
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Did You Know?
February 4, 2009

Did You Know?

The Relationship between NEA and SAA Grantees The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs), and regional arts organizations (RAOs) award grants directly to organizations and individuals advancing the arts…
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Frequently Asked Questions
February 4, 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is the best way to communicate with my senator or representative? Answer: An e-mail message is efficient and easy, but is not the last word in effective advocacy communication. Many in public office…
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