The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) is offering a new workshop on crowdfunding for artists. Based on the idea that many small contributions can combine to provide significant capital for creative business…
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…
In collaboration with the Mississippi Development Authority, the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) recently unveiled the Mississippi’s Creative Economy website. Designed to educate business leaders, policymakers and the public about the importance of creativity to the…
Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia Tourism, both divisions of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, have combined resources to offer Tourism Product Development (TPD) grants. TPD grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded in…
This year the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts (VICA) launched a new program to support young artists in the Territory. The Young Emerging Artist Honors (YEAH) program is designed to recognize the talents of…
This column offers specific examples of the NASAA research services available and shows how they can be customized to meet your needs. State Arts Agency Grants to Individual Artists Grant dollars awarded to artists: $8,287,141…
Revitalizing Industrial Cities through the Arts Massachusetts Cultural Council The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) is collaborating with MassINC to use the arts to revitalize 11 industrial communities across the state. MassINC recently received a $125,000…
Global Positioning System (GPS) devices have become ubiquitous, not only as automotive accessories but also as components of smartphones and other personal data devices used by millions of American consumers. One of the most powerful…
NASAA staff have conversations year round with state arts agency leaders and their colleague advocates who are preparing for meetings with elected and appointed officials. I’ll share with you some of the most common questions…
The North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) is spearheading a collaborative initiative for arts-driven economic development: SmART Cities/SmART Towns. SmART Cities/SmART Towns is about using the arts, design and culture to strengthen the economies of North…
Each year the board of directors of the Nevada Arts Council (NAC) issues a policy statement to guide its work with legislators, advocates and constituents. These statements assert the board’s position on funding and policy…
Connected Citizens: The Power, Peril and Potential of Networks, produced by The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in partnership with Monitor Institute, investigates how funders can effectively and positively use networks in the…
