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NASAA Notes: December 2023

December
2023

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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
December 5, 2023

Grateful for You as I Reflect on Equity

As the 2023 holiday season now surrounds us, I hope that each of you will find comfort and mega-loads of joy with the folks you hold dear. I’m looking forward to abundant family time this…
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State to State
December 5, 2023

California: Research on Statewide Access to Arts Funding

As stewards of public funding, state arts agencies continually seek ways to measure and evaluate their grant making. This data-driven self-reflection is essential for better management of funds and improved outcomes, and fills gaps in…
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December 5, 2023

Alabama: Writers' Forum and Partnership Programs

State arts agencies often collaborate with statewide partners to expand their reach, increase capacity, and grow networks of beneficiaries and advocates. The Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) partnership with the Alabama Writers’ Forum…
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Feby Emelio
December 5, 2023

Arkansas: Arts Across Arkansas

In a move to foster and celebrate the creativity of youth, the Arkansas Arts Council has launched the Arts Across Arkansas initiative. This annual program nurtures artistic expression and creativity, develops local talent through mentoring with teaching…
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Legislative Update
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Isaac Brown
December 5, 2023

Now Is the Time to Urge Support for the NEA

As we reported last month, Congress was able to thwart the potential, yet again, of a government shutdown by passing a short-term funding package that maintains existing funding levels until early 2024. The intention in…
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The Research Digest
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Nakyung Rhee
December 5, 2023

New and Updated Grant Making Fact Sheets

NASAA has published a series of grant making fact sheets that provide a comprehensive overview of state arts agency (SAA) grant making in specific areas of interest. In addition to our current collection, four new…
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December 5, 2023

From the Field

Evolving Museum Practice: Repatriation, Restitution, Reparations The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) is launching a project aimed at addressing evolving values regarding the ownership and control of museum collections, titled, The Next Horizon of Museum…
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Announcements and Resources
December 5, 2023

Member News and NASAA Resources

Crisis Analysis and Mitigation Coaches Wanted: Deadline Dec. 15 State arts agency staff are encouraged to apply for the Crisis Analysis and Mitigation Coaches (CAM) program. CAM training prepares you to work within your agency,…
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More Notes from NASAA
December 5, 2023

Help in Accessing NASAA Information

Find upcoming peer group meetings and NASAA learning sessions on the Upcoming NASAA Events Calendar. Let NASAA know if your agency’s Internet domain or your staff or council/board members’ email addresses change, which may affect…
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