It is more important than ever that state arts agencies (SAAs) foster the capacity of their grantees to adapt to a changing environment. The recessive economy is not the only factor challenging not-for-profit groups that
The Open Door grant program at the Wyoming Arts Council (WAC) provides quick, easy access to arts project funding to first-time applicants or for unexpected arts opportunities. To be funded as “unexpected,” the art project
To help support individual artists, the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) has announced the Artist Innovation and Collaboration Grants. The new grants, which have replaced the KAC Fellowship and Awards program, fund projects that help artists
The Iowa Arts Council, in partnership with Iowa Public Radio, produce Iowa Roots, a radio series that features stories, music and talk with traditional artists. The five-minute segments are broadcast each week on Saturday and
To increase commercial opportunities for Kentucky artists, the Kentucky Arts Council (KAC) has launched the Architectural Artist Directory. The adjudicated roster features Kentucky artists who create custom architectural installations, fixtures, cabinetry, railings, gates and other
The 2010 legislative session in Colorado was focused largely on economic development, work-force development and supporting the small businesses of the state. As a result of this focus, creative industries legislation was introduced and passed.
Congress is moving slowly—actually not moving very much at all—on developing a budget and drafting the appropriations bills to fund the government for the 2011 fiscal year come October 1. While President Obama was on
As a national source of information on public arts funding, NASAA provides a knowledge network and fact base to help state arts agencies make informed policy decisions and put their own state’s needs and experiences
