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NASAA Notes: February 2026

February
2026

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From the President and CEO

State to State

Legislative Update

The Research Digest

Announcements and Resources

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From the President and CEO
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Pam Breaux
February 3, 2026

Strategic Arts Messaging for Today

As state arts agencies and advocates gear up for this year’s legislative sessions, we are pleased to present a new publication within NASAA’s The Practical Advocate series. Strategic Arts Messaging (2026 Edition) provides advocates with…
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State to State
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Kelly J. Barsdate
February 3, 2026

Nebraska: My Nebraska, Our America

Many state arts agencies are supporting special America250 initiatives to honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Nebraska Arts Council is one example of a state arts agency that…
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Shaun Harrison
February 3, 2026

Oklahoma: Arts in Prisons

The benefits of correctional arts programs are well established across a breadth of outcomes, impacting recidivism rates, state cost savings, individual health and self-esteem, education, and vocational skills. State arts agencies have long been at…
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Legislative Update
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Isaac Brown
February 3, 2026

NEA Funded for FY2026…

As we begin 2026, there is good news to report for the arts community. Congress has passed, and the President has signed into law, fiscal year 2026 funding for the National Endowment for the Arts…
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The Research Digest
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Nakyung Rhee
February 3, 2026

From the Research Team

Explore Updated Facts on SAA Grant Making NASAA’s updated grant making facts are now available, offering an in-depth look at how state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs) invest public dollars to strengthen arts ecosystems nationwide.…
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February 3, 2026

From the Field

New Theatre Worker Survey Theatre Communications Group’s recent report, Heart, Hustle, Survival: A Survey for Theatre Workers, provides critical, field-informed data on the economic realities facing theatre artists and workers—insights highly relevant to state arts…
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Announcements and Resources
February 3, 2026

Member News and NASAA Resources

Sue Struve to Retire from NASAA After more than 17 years with NASAA, Senior Communications Manager Sue Struve will retire this spring. Sue has overseen NASAA communications to members and the field, including email communications…
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More Notes from NASAA
February 3, 2026

Help in Accessing NASAA Information

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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