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NASAA Notes: February 2018

February
2018

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From the President and CEO

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Legislative Update

Announcements and Resources

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From the President and CEO
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Pam Breaux
February 7, 2018

The Arts & America's Bottom Line

I delivered these remarks at a media briefing at the National Press Club on January 23. The event was webcast live on NASAA’s Facebook page. Good morning to those of you assembled here today at…
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State to State
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Kelly J. Barsdate
February 7, 2018

Maine: Arts Iditarod

In January and February, the Maine Arts Commission braves the elements on its 2018 Arts Iditarod, a two-month technical assistance tour that targets the state’s most rural regions. Events in Kennebunk, Houlton, Lewiston and Ellsworth…
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February 7, 2018

Alaska: Artistic License Plates

The Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA), with assistance from state Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, recently launched an Artistic License Plate program to celebrate Alaskan identity and pride. The new plate was designed by an…
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Kelly J. Barsdate
February 7, 2018

Puerto Rico: Cultura Rodante

In the aftermath of Hurricane María in September 2017, communities in Puerto Rico face steep hurdles. Utilities, transportation and communications remain disrupted and many cultural and civic venues are damaged and have yet to resume…
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Legislative Update
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Isaac Brown
February 7, 2018

Congress Continues to Negotiate Funding Legislation, Agreement Remains Elusive

Last month, when members of the House and Senate agreed to end the shutdown and fund the government until February 8, the prevailing thought at that time was that a longer-term agreement was within reach.…
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Announcements and Resources
February 7, 2018

NASAA News and Current Information

Be a Champion for the Arts in 2018 2018 is going to be another big year for the arts. You can help your state arts agency get the support it needs to advance the arts…
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More Notes from NASAA
February 7, 2018

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
February 7, 2018

State Arts Agency Revenues, Fiscal Year 2018

NASAA is pleased to announce the release of State Arts Agency Revenues, Fiscal Year 2018. The release contains a new series of interactive dashboards to explore FY2018 appropriations and revenue data. View per capita appropriations…
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