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NASAA Notes: January 2023

January
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
January 3, 2023

Puerto Rico Welcomed to Mid Atlantic Arts Region

Last month, I was invited to speak at the signing of the partnership memorandum of understanding between the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and Mid Atlantic Arts, one of the nation’s six regional arts organizations.…
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State to State
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Feby Emelio
January 3, 2023

Arkansas: Small Works on Paper Exhibition

Many state arts agencies facilitate art exhibitions, not only to support the work of artists in their states but also to celebrate creativity and invite civic engagement around art. Touring exhibitions are a special strategy…
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Declan Wicks
January 3, 2023

New York: Capital Project Grants

Capital grant programs provide large-dollar funding to support the physical infrastructure of arts and cultural institutions. As a uniquely impactful type of funding, capital improvement grants empower organizations to acquire capital equipment, renovate and restore…
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Kelly J. Barsdate
January 3, 2023

Alaska: Youth Cultural Heritage Grant Program

The Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) supports cultural heritage education and engagement through the Youth Cultural Heritage Grant Program. Funded by the Rasmuson Foundation, the program helps school-age children and youth explore culturally…
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Legislative Update
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Isaac Brown
January 3, 2023

Let's Continue the Momentum for Federal Arts Funding

Members of Congress returned to Washington last week to begin their new term. Unlike the previous two years, which saw the Democrats in control of both legislative chambers and the White House, the Republicans will…
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The Research Digest
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Ryan Stubbs
January 3, 2023

NASAA Resources to Fuel the Season

As states enter legislative sessions this winter, NASAA provides several customized tools to assist with educating legislators and the public about the role of state arts agencies in supporting the powerful, cross-sector impact of arts…
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January 3, 2023

From the Field

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Artistic Planning The League of American Orchestras has published Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Artistic Planning, a guide for orchestras seeking to diversify their repertoire. The report draws on interviews…
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Announcements and Resources
January 3, 2023

Member News and NASAA Resources

Mike Markey Serving as Interim ED in Nebraska Nebraska Arts Council Deputy Director Mike Markey is serving as interim executive director. Before joining the Arts Council, Markey was the managing director of the Nebraska Shakespeare…
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More Notes from NASAA
January 3, 2023

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. Let NASAA know if your agency’s Internet domain or your staff or council members’ e-mail…
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