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NASAA Notes: March 2009

March
2009

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State to State
March 9, 2009

Minnesota: Clean Water, Wildlife, Cultural Heritage and Natural Areas Amendment

In the November 2008 election, the citizens of Minnesota voted to approve a constitutional amendment that dedicates sales tax revenue to the state’s natural resources and the arts. The amendment raises the sales tax 3/8ths…
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March 9, 2009

Florida: Arts in Medicine in the Panhandle

The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs (FDCA), in collaboration with the Shands Arts in Medicine Program (AIM) and the George E. Weems Memorial Hospital, recently announced the Apalachicola Arts in Medicine Program as part of…
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March 9, 2009

Montana: Artist's Innovation Award

The Montana Arts Council (MAC) is launching a new program, the Artist’s Innovation Award, which is designed to honor the innovative ideas and contributions of Montana artists to the state’s culture and economy. The program…
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March 9, 2009

Ohio: The Arts: Part of the Solution

To help constituents and advocates make the case about the importance of arts funding during the recession, the Ohio Arts Council has prepared a compendium of examples that showcase how arts projects make meaningful contributions…
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March 9, 2009

Texas: Guide to Programs and Services

The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) has adopted changes to its Guide to Programs and Services. The changes are part of an ongoing effort to streamline TCA’s grant programs and meet the priorities of…
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March 9, 2009

Washington: Wallace Excellence Project & Awards

The Wallace Foundation and the Washington State Arts Commission (WSAC) have announced a four-year arts funding partnership designed to develop the skills and expertise of leaders of arts organizations to build arts participation. The partnership…
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Legislative Update
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Thomas L. Birch
March 9, 2009

Legislative Update

President Signs Economic Stimulus Package with Funding for the Arts On February 17, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1), the economic stimulus legislation, which includes $50 million for the National…
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Executive Director's Column
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Jonathan Katz
March 9, 2009

Executive Director's Column

The next chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will have the advantage of a set of priorities already articulated by President Obama’s campaign Arts Policy Committee. These priorities include greater support for…
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Did You Know?
March 9, 2009

Did You Know?

Cultural Heritage Declines Predicted in Tourism Market Every six months, Destination Analysts—a travel and tourism-focused market research firm—conducts and releases the findings of its State of the American Traveler Survey. In the Fall 2008 edition…
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Frequently Asked Questions
March 9, 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How many grants do state arts agencies give out each year for general operating support? Answer: For fiscal year 2007, state arts agencies awarded 4,610 grants totaling $100.4 million for general operating support. General…
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