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NASAA Notes: May 2024

May
2024

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From the President and CEO

State to State

Legislative Update

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From the President and CEO
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Pam Breaux
May 1, 2024

NASAA Board Chair Donna Collins on Arts Engines

For my NASAA Notes column this month, I am excited to share this space with our dedicated and passionate board chair and executive director of the Ohio Arts Council, Donna Collins. In addition to her…
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State to State
May 1, 2024

Minnesota: Accessible Arts Program

Many people with disabilities confront barriers in their ability to create, access and fully participate in artistic experiences. Such hurdles not only limit their artistic expression but also perpetuate exclusion—highlighting the need for accessible and…
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Kelly J. Barsdate
May 1, 2024

New Jersey: ArtsPay NJ

In 2022, New Jersey’s arts service organizations came together through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts Communities of Practice initiative. Through these convenings, the group strategized ways to address important issues affecting the…
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Legislative Update
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Isaac Brown
May 1, 2024

Congress Considers Arts Funding for FY2025

As this column goes to press, Congress is finally beginning the process of passing appropriations bills for fiscal year 2025. Its delay in doing so is not due to a lack of interest, but rather…
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The Research Digest
May 1, 2024

From the Research Team

Updated Best-Practice Resources Declan Wicks NASAA strives to provide timely resources that cover the spectrum of opportunities and challenges that state arts agencies (SAAs) face. As part of this work, we make periodic updates to…
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May 1, 2024

From the Field

The Pandemic and Nonprofit Dance Organizations In a recent Dance/USA webinar, Impact of the Pandemic on the Financial Structures of Nonprofit Dance Organizations, SMU DataArts shared the financial trends of 129 dance organizations between 2019…
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Announcements and Resources
May 1, 2024

Member News and NASAA Resources

Deadline Reminder: NASAA 2024 Leadership Awards The deadline for the 2024 NASAA Leadership Awards is fast approaching! NASAA’s four national awards honor excellent leadership and exceptional diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of state arts agencies…
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More Notes from NASAA
May 1, 2024

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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