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May
2026

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Virgin Islands: Multisensory Exhibition Experience

The Virgin Islands Council on the Arts (VICA) is dedicated to preserving Virgin Islands cultural traditions and promoting contemporary Caribbean culture. By hosting a new augmented-reality exhibition, the agency is finding innovative opportunities to engage…

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From the President and CEO

NASAA Testimony to Congress in Support of the NEA

On April 23, I submitted testimony to the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies. This subcommittee is responsible for the budget of the National Endowment for the Arts. I’d like to share…

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Announcements and Resources

Member News and NASAA Resources

Utah’s Victoria Bourns to Retire in July Utah Division of Arts & Museums Director Victoria Panella Bourns will retire on July 16. Since she became the director of the agency in 2017, Bourns led the…

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State to State

Louisiana: Music Program

[caption id="attachment_18272" align="alignright" width="300"] French Quarter Festival 2026. Photo by Jon Burket, courtesy of Louisiana Music Trail[/caption] State arts agencies use their deep knowledge of the creative sector to provide services to their constituents, strengthen…

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March
2026

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Virginia: Small and Rural Arts Network

[caption id="attachment_18072" align="alignright" width="400"] Stars indicate Virginia counties and cities not funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts. The Small and Rural Arts Network pilot program begins with Region 8 and is designed to…

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Announcements and Resources

Member News and NASAA Resources

Jennie Knoebel Advances to Director in Iowa Jennie Knoebel has accepted the position of director of the Iowa Arts Council for the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Serving as interim director since the departure of David…

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Find upcoming peer group meetings and NASAA learning sessions on the Upcoming NASAA Events Calendar. Need help accessing member content on the NASAA website? Contact NASAA Senior Communications Manager Sue Struve. Let NASAA know if…

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From the President and CEO

Hearts of Practice: Cultivating a Healthier Nation through the Arts

Across the country, we are witnessing a profound shift in how we understand the relationship between creativity and clinical outcomes. We are seeing evidence that arts engagement is not merely enriching; it is inherently healing.…

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June
2026

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Announcements and Resources

Member News and NASAA Resources

NASAA Welcomes Jhai James as Communications Director Jhai James joined NASAA in 2026 as our new communications director. Jhai oversees organizational messaging across multiple platforms, leads media and public relations efforts, strengthens digital communications and…

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From the President and CEO

Local Roots and State Pride: The Arts and America 250

In July 1776, the signing of the Declaration of Independence signaled the birth of a new nation. 250 years later, many American communities are honoring that anniversary. This summer, America 250 will be a prominent…

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Help in Accessing NASAA Information

Need help accessing member content on the NASAA website? Contact Sue Struve. Find upcoming peer group meetings and NASAA learning sessions on the Upcoming NASAA Events Calendar. Let NASAA know if your agency’s Internet domain…

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The Research Digest

From the Research Team

Statewide Strategies in the Arts and Health NASAA’s new report, A Guide to Promoting Statewide Strategies in the Arts and Health, explores how state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs) and regional arts organizations (RAOs) can…

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