Member News and NASAA Resources

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 and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs) provide to their communities. By supporting artists and arts organizations, SAA grants and programs catalyze economic development, facilitate health and healing, improve education outcomes, preserve cultural heritage, and foster community connection—from cities to rural areas. Learn about the kinds of work SAAs do by searching on one of the many topics in our State Arts Agency Innovations database. You’ll find NASAA is a clearinghouse for research on state arts agency grant making, funding and best practices. Dive deeper into the data with NASAA’s interactive dashboards, such as the SAA Grant Making and Funding Summary and Creative Economy State Profiles.

Standing with State Arts Agencies through Every Challenge

NASAA is here for you. When public investment in the arts is under threat, we provide the credible data that helps you make a case. When you’re working to embed the arts in community life and policy, we offer strategies that show how creativity creates lasting impact. And when the path ahead is uncertain, we stand by your side—with the research, advocacy and support you need to move forward.