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NASAA Notes: May 2022

May
2022

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Legislative Update

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From the President and CEO
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Pam Breaux
May 3, 2022

Reading That's Inspiring Me

Reading powers us personally and professionally, and I’m always appreciative of the opportunity to pick up something new to read. Below I’m pleased to share what’s within arm’s reach for me these days; they’re providing…
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State to State
May 2, 2022

U.S. Virgin Islands: Madras

As part of a unique push to celebrate shared cultural identity in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts (VICA) has supported the development and licensing of an official Virgin Islands…
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May 2, 2022

Wyoming: Vaccine Confidence Project

Arts and culture partnerships can help public health programs achieve their goals with higher levels of participation and efficiency. In an effort to utilize the value of arts to educate communities and build confidence in…
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Kelly J. Barsdate
May 2, 2022

Minnesota: Creative Support Grants

While cultural activities are resuming nationwide, the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic still reverberates throughout the arts sector. Arts organizations and artists must continue to retool their business practices, find ways to re-engage communities…
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Legislative Update
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Isaac Brown
May 2, 2022

Support Increased Funding for NEA in FY2023

Last week, Congress returned to session after a two-week recess. It faces a daunting schedule. On the agenda are negotiations around two signature pieces of the Biden agenda: a spending package previously known as the…
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The Research Digest
May 2, 2022

From the Research Team

Updated Search Tool: State Creative Economy Studies NASAA has completed its annual survey of economic studies for the Interactive Database of State Creative Economy Studies. This database, produced in cooperation with the National Endowment for…
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May 2, 2022

From the Field

Museums as Community Infrastructure Museums can help communities become better, stronger and more resilient. Rather than focusing on museums as institutions, the American Alliance of Museums annual report for 2022, TrendsWatch: Museums as Community Infrastructure,…
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Announcements and Resources
May 2, 2022

Member News and NASAA Resources

Leadership Transition in California California Arts Council (CAC) Executive Director Anne Bown-Crawford has stepped down after more than four years in the position. Her work at the agency centered on racial and geographic equity, creative…
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More Notes from NASAA
May 2, 2022

Help in Accessing NASAA Information

Need help accessing member content on the NASAA website? Contact NASAA Communications Manager Sue Struve. Let NASAA know if your agency’s Internet domain or your staff or council members’ e-mail addresses change, which may affect…
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