NASAA’s State Policy Brief on Dedicated Revenue Strategies shows how states use a variety of funding sources to support the arts. Dedicated revenue for state arts agencies can come from special taxes, gaming taxes and…
The House and Senate returned to session last week, after adjourning in August for the summer recess. They come back for an uncertain period of time, as the midterm elections are approaching and members from…
A Peek at Assembly Peer Discussions At every NASAA conference, members have an opportunity to meet at Peer Sessions with others who have similar responsibilities. These gatherings of job-alike groups of state arts agency staff…
As you know, the 2017 and 2018 political climate in Washington, D.C., compelled NASAA to amplify our advocacy efforts. In response to the need, we stepped right up, alongside many of you, and deepened our…
One way state arts agencies can foster the capacity of arts leaders and arts organizations is by harnessing the power of cohort learning. This approach—based on the active and interactive dynamics of group learning—fosters community,…
NASAA recently released its State Legislative Roundup 2018, the latest iteration of its annual summary of state legislation important to state arts agencies and their constituencies. In highlighting more than 60 bills considered by state…
Assembly 2018: A Time to Celebrate! NASAA Assembly 2018, November 1-3 in Baltimore, Maryland, is about enhancing your skills, learning best practices and networking with your peers, sure—but it’s also about celebration! NASAA turns 50…
As you know, NASAA offers a growing portfolio of programs and services that support state arts agencies’ diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work. Our goal is to equip state arts agency (SAA) staffs and councils with…
[caption id="attachment_8584" align="alignright" width="300"] The Cape Fear Regional Theatre presents Downrange: Voices from the Homefront, by North Carolina playwright Mike Wiley. Image courtesy of Raul Rubiera Photography[/caption] The North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) recognizes that…
South Carolina’s Janae Claxton Is Poetry Out Loud National Champion [caption id="attachment_8587" align="alignright" width="300"] Left to right: NEA Senior Deputy Chairman Mary Anne Carter; NASAA President and CEO Pam Breaux; 2018 Poetry Out Loud runner-up…
NASAA’s Creative Industries Briefing last month drew congressional staffers and arts advocates to Capitol Hill to hear firsthand accounts from prominent corporate leaders about the power of the arts to create business success. One of…
The Iowa Culture app helps Iowans and out-of-state visitors alike to discover, enjoy and share the thousands of arts, culture and historical experiences of the Hawkeye State. The app was developed and is managed by the Iowa…
