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NASAA Notes: July 2022

July
2022

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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
July 12, 2022

Pacific Island Jurisdictions Partner with WESTAF

I’m so pleased to share that Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), one of the nation’s six regional arts organizations, recently announced an important new partnership with our member agencies in the Pacific island jurisdictions. The…
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State to State
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Feby Emelio
July 12, 2022

Connecticut: Summer at the Museum

Research indicates that museums provide ideal spaces for exploration, immersive learning and critical thinking for children. They also offer opportunities for social, cognitive and emotional development. To provide children and families with engaging summer enrichment…
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July 12, 2022

Rhode Island: General Operating Support Grants

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) has been redesigning its grant programs to foster more equitable grant processes and funding outcomes. As part of this redesign, RISCA has announced two significant changes to…
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Feby Emelio
July 12, 2022

Montana: Montana Circle of American Masters

Montana, also known as Big Sky Country, is home to diverse native and artistic traditions. To celebrate the state’s heritage and the deep relationship between place, landscape and culture, the Montana Arts Council (MAC) developed…
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Legislative Update
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Isaac Brown
July 12, 2022

House Advances Funding Increase for NEA

Congress returns to session this week, following a break for the Fourth of July holiday. Greeting the members is an ambitious priority list. Before they adjourn at the end of the month, Democratic leadership hopes…
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The Research Digest
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Mohja Rhoads
July 12, 2022

American Rescue Plan Impact Survey

NASAA recently sent a note to state arts agencies and regional arts organizations to look for an American Rescue Plan (ARP) impact survey coming in January 2023 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).…
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July 12, 2022

From the Field

Untapped Opportunity: Older Americans & the Arts Culture Track, in partnership with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy, has just published a new report, Untapped Opportunity: Older Americans & the Arts. It provides data on people aged 55…
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Announcements and Resources
July 12, 2022

Member News and NASAA Resources

Last Call for NASAA Strategic Plan Comments! NASAA’s planning is evergreen—it’s continually evolving and never stands still. To stay future-focused and responsive to member needs, NASAA is revising our strategic plan to provide strong guidance…
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More Notes from NASAA
July 12, 2022

Help in Accessing NASAA Information

Make sure your spam filter doesn’t trap e-mails from NASAA. Allowlist 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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