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NASAA Notes: October 2020

October
2020

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From the President and CEO

State to State

Legislative Update

The Research Digest

Announcements and Resources

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From the President and CEO
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Pam Breaux
October 6, 2020

Art in Our Daily Lives

Famous poet, essayist and philosopher Henry David Thoreau once said, “The greatest art is to shape the quality of the day.” As our country continues to battle the trials and tribulations of COVID-19, racial unrest,…
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State to State
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Kelly J. Barsdate
October 6, 2020

Kentucky: Native Reflections

The Kentucky Arts Council, the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission and the Kentucky Heritage Council worked together to produce Native Reflections, a traveling exhibit of artworks by Native American artists living in Kentucky. This juried…
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Kelly J. Barsdate
October 6, 2020

South Arts: Emerging Leaders of Color

South Arts has launched the Emerging Leaders of Color program. Designed to nurture the next generation of diverse cultural leaders in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, this professional development…
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Kelly J. Barsdate
October 6, 2020

Wyoming: Creative Aging Initiative

The Wyoming Arts Council, the Wyoming State Library and Lifetime Arts have entered into a unique collaboration to advance creative aging. The new initiative will support the design and delivery of programs specifically designed to…
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Legislative Update
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Isaac Brown
October 6, 2020

Federal Budget, Relief Negotiations Face Obstacles

With November’s election for President and Congress less than a month away, several important and time-sensitive issues remain unresolved. First and foremost, the President’s contraction of the coronavirus has inserted tremendous uncertainty into the negotiations…
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The Research Digest
October 6, 2020

From the Research Team

Facts & Figures on America’s Creative Economy NASAA’s newest infographic, Facts & Figures on America’s Creative Economy, offers a visual guide to important and effective creative economy talking points. This new infographic divides information into…
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October 6, 2020

From the Field

High-Performing Arts Organizations A new publication by SMU DataArts, The Alchemy of High-Performing Arts Organizations, examines 20 visual and performing arts organizations to understand strategies that contribute to financial sustainability and growth. These 20 organizations…
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Announcements and Resources
October 6, 2020

NASAA News and Current Information

New Equity Choice Points Tool One hallmark of state arts agencies is their dedication to ensuring that everyone has access to the benefits of the arts and culture. It can be challenging to achieve true…
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More Notes from NASAA
October 6, 2020

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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