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NASAA Notes: November 2017

November
2017

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From the President and CEO

State to State

Legislative Update

Announcements and Resources

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From the President and CEO
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Pam Breaux
November 7, 2017

Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NASAA and at SAAs

I’m sure you recall that NASAA’s board of directors approved a new policy statement designed to advance diversity, equity and inclusion at NASAA and at state arts agencies (SAAs). Fueled by thoughtful research and conversations…
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State to State
November 6, 2017

Mississippi: Mississippi History through the Arts Curriculum

In honor of Mississippi’s 200th birthday, the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) has developed and published a new arts based curriculum for elementary through secondary students. The 20-lesson curriculum, Mississippi History through the Arts: A Bicentennial…
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November 6, 2017

North Carolina: Arts Across NC Podcast

As part of its 50th-anniversary celebration, the North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) created a podcast highlighting and honoring the rich history of the arts in North Carolina, which have shaped the state’s identity and vitality…
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November 6, 2017

Massachusetts: EBT Card to Culture

Knowing that serving underserved communities starts with effective outreach and engagement strategies, the Massachusetts Cultural Council partnered with another state agency—the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) within the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human…
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Legislative Update
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Isaac Brown
November 7, 2017

Appropriations Process in Holding Pattern, Tax Reform on Agenda

With only a few working weeks left on the schedule before Congress plans to adjourn for the year, members of the House and Senate are working at a furious pace on several vital pieces of…
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Announcements and Resources
November 7, 2017

NASAA News and Current Information

25 for 25—Double Your Impact on State Arts Agencies Your gift this season will go twice as far with NASAA’s 25 for 25 matching campaign. The Windgate Foundation has awarded NASAA a $25,000 matching grant,…
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More Notes from NASAA
November 6, 2017

Help in Accessing NASAA Information

Let NASAA know if your agency’s Internet domain or your staff or council members’ e-mail addresses change, which may affect your receipt of our e-mails. Make sure your spam filter doesn’t trap e-mails from NASAA.…
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Research on Demand
November 6, 2017

State Arts Agency Support for Folk Arts

Folk and traditional arts receive significant investment from state arts agencies due to their cultural, educational and economic importance. As a new way to communicate state arts agency support of folk and traditional arts, this…
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