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NASAA Notes: April 2019

April
2019

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From the President and CEO

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Legislative Update

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From the President and CEO
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Pam Breaux
April 3, 2019

Rural Resurgence through the Arts

60 million people make their homes—and make their livings—in rural America. All too often, the mainstream media tells stories that stereotype what these regions lack: infrastructure, economic opportunities and access to high-quality health care or…
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State to State
April 3, 2019

Michigan: Creating Connection MI Radio Series

The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) recently launched a five-part series on Michigan Public Radio featuring stories about how creative expression brings people and communities closer together. Each segment of Creating Connection MI is…
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April 3, 2019

North Carolina: Folklife Internships

This summer, the North Carolina Arts Council (N.C. Arts Council) is working with two interns to cultivate the state’s folklife infrastructure as well as the future of public-sector leadership. The interns will help realize N.C. Arts…
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April 3, 2019

South Dakota: Governor's Award for Supporting the Arts in Tribal Communities

This year, there is a new category of the biennial South Dakota Governor’s Awards in the Arts—presented by the South Dakota Arts Council and Arts South Dakota—that honors efforts to support tribal communities. The Outstanding…
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Legislative Update
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Isaac Brown
April 3, 2019

How to Get Buy-in for the NEA's FY2020 Budget

Last month, when President Trump submitted his budget proposal to Congress for fiscal year 2020, it included a recommendation to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). While this was not unexpected, it is…
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Announcements and Resources
April 3, 2019

NASAA News and Current Information

Rural Prosperity Guide for Governors and States The arts and culture offer powerful solutions to the challenges faced by the 60 million Americans living in rural communities. Rural Prosperity through the Arts & Creative Sector:…
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More Notes from NASAA
April 3, 2019

Help in Accessing NASAA Information

Make sure your spam filter doesn’t trap e-mails from NASAA. Whitelist nasaa-arts.org to ensure we are in your allowed-senders list. Need help accessing member content on the NASAA website? Contact NASAA Communications Manager Sue Struve.…
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Research on Demand
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Kelly Liu
April 3, 2019

SAA Grant-Making Fact Sheets

State arts agency grant-making data, as provided to NASAA through Final Descriptive Reports, are an important source for describing ways in which state arts agencies serve the public. Updated periodically, NASAA’s Grant Making data provides key facts…
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