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NASAA Notes: October 2024

October
2024

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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
October 1, 2024

Value and Vitality at NASAA Assembly 2024

If there were one event that would help you to excel at serving the public in your state, network with colleagues from around the country who understand your challenges, and connect and collaborate with multiple…
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State to State
October 1, 2024

Puerto Rico: Caguana Indigenous Ceremonial Center

The recent renovation of the Caguana Indigenous Ceremonial Center in Puerto Rico, led by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture (ICP), highlights the innovative role state arts agencies are playing in cultural heritage preservation. As…
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Kelly J. Barsdate
October 1, 2024

Oklahoma: Creative Aging Partnership Grants

The state of Oklahoma is positioning itself to address significant demographic shifts. The number of Oklahomans aged 65 and older grew by more than 43% between 2000 and 2020, necessitating new strategies for coordinating support…
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Declan Wicks
October 1, 2024

Massachusetts: Native American and Indigenous People's Equity Plan

Mass Cultural Council, in its efforts to serve all constituents of Massachusetts, has been on a multiyear journey to apply an equity lens to its grant programs, services and operations. Recognizing that specific populations have…
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Legislative Update
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Isaac Brown
October 1, 2024

Congress Keeps Government Open, But Arts Funding Remains in the Balance

Last week, Congress reached a bipartisan agreement to avoid a government shutdown, keeping the government funded until December 20 through a continuing resolution. This means that all government agencies, including the National Endowment for the…
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The Research Digest
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Ryan Stubbs
October 1, 2024

From the Research Team

National Standard Sunset The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA), in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), plans over the next several months to sunset the current National Standard for Arts…
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October 1, 2024

From the Field

Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems Tech Impact, in partnership with Grantbook, PEAK Grantmaking and Technology Association of Grantmakers, has published their 2024 Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems. The report details platforms that serve…
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Announcements and Resources
October 1, 2024

Member News and NASAA Resources

NASAA Welcomes Shaun Harrison to Research Department Shaun Harrison joined NASAA last month as qualitative research manager. Shaun is responsible for monitoring programmatic trends in the state arts agency field, documenting the diverse strategies used…
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More Notes from NASAA
October 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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