As I write, I’m marking the last week of June—one of the most wonderful times of year at NASAA! As the Nominating Committee completes approximately 100 summer interviews with member executive directors, deputy directors and
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Semiquincentennial activities across the country will commemorate that anniversary, celebrating our nation’s cultural heritage and using the arts to tell America’s stories.
State arts agencies play a pivotal role in providing support and opportunities for individual artists, using a variety of strategies to do so. Often, state arts agencies support individual artists directly through grants that encourage
As Congress prepares for its July 4th recess, we are awaiting the release of the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee’s draft fiscal year 2026 budget for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This will be
NASAA’s State Arts Agency Grant Making and Funding Summary offers a concise visual snapshot of grant distributions and state arts revenue for both national and state level analysis. This annually updated resource is available year-round
Major Study Explores Theatre Governing Boards In-Depth In Whom We Trust VI: Governing Boards Survey 2024, released by Theatre Communications Group, offers the first major study of not-for-profit theatre governance in over a decade. Drawing
Curious about State Arts Agencies? If you are new to the state arts agency field, NASAA is happy to fill you in. Check out About State Arts Agencies to learn about the many services state
Need help accessing member content on the NASAA website? Contact NASAA Senior Communications Manager Sue Struve. Let NASAA know if your agency’s Internet domain or your staff or council/board members’ email addresses change, which may
