Here is our CEO’s annual message to members, delivered at NASAA’s annual business meeting on Wednesday, October 8. Good afternoon, everyone, and good morning if you are in Hawaiʻi, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands or American
The 250th anniversary of American independence occurs in 2026, offering a unique opportunity to reflect on our nation’s past and chart a course toward the future. State arts agencies across the nation are marking the
At a glance, the goal of public art seems simple: to beautify public spaces. Yet the benefits of public art extend well beyond beautification, including facilitating community cohesion and placemaking, strengthening local economies, and creating
Isaac Brown As the year winds down, Congress is once again focused on appropriations. Following passage of the continuing resolution last month, House and Senate negotiators have shifted to the work of finalizing full-fiscal-year 2026
U.S. DOT to Study State Public Art Practices Every year, the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)—administered by the Transportation Research Board division of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine and supported by
Study Reframes How We Understand Native Arts Participation Measuring What Matters, a new in-depth report by First Peoples Fund, illustrates the ways current survey designs often miss the full breadth of Native creative life, and
NASAA Welcomes 2026 Board Members NASAA is pleased to announce the election of a new chair and nine members to its board of directors. As part of a rigorous national nomination process, state arts agencies
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