Do you remember the framing science tree? If you do, you may remember it as a component of NASAA’s advocacy research project entitled Arts and Creativity Strengthen Our Nation. The project demonstrated how the words
The relationship between arts education and improved student outcomes is well-established, with research demonstrating that students who study the arts have better attendance, lower dropout rates, and higher standardized test scores in reading and math
The Kentucky Arts Council (KAC) recently accepted 28 new artists into its prestigious Kentucky Crafted program, an initiative that helps visual and craft artists to grow their creative enterprises. Among the goals of the program
With the deadline for federal funding set to expire on March 14, Republicans and Democrats are working to find common ground that will allow a continuing resolution (CR) to pass. A CR is a temporary
2024 State Legislative Roundup NASAA has released its 2024 State Legislative Roundup, the latest in its annual review of state legislation important to state arts agencies and the arts community. This report—which includes 73 bills
FY2025 State Arts Agency Revenues Report NASAA’s new Fiscal Year 2025 State Arts Agency Revenues report presents national funding trends across state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs). Total legislative appropriations reached $694 million in FY2025.
Insights into Cash Support, Employment Programs for Artists In response to the precarious economic situation many artists face, Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) started two programs to support artists in 2022: the Guaranteed Income for
Curious about State Arts Agencies? If you are new to the state arts agency field, or simply want to learn more about state arts agencies, NASAA has you covered. On NASAA’s About State Arts Agencies
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