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
In 2026, communities across all 56 states and jurisdictions are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To honor the milestone, state arts agencies are leading many creative initiatives, each
State and jurisdictional arts agencies play a vital role in ensuring rural communities have access to the arts. The Arizona Commission on the Arts rural programming—developed through deliberate community engagement—addresses different rural and remote barriers
As Congress continues its work on fiscal year 2027 appropriations, attention is now shifting from the House to the Senate, where important decisions about funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) remain ahead.
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
How Arts Participation Renews Civic and Community Engagement A recently published report from the National Endowment for the Arts, The Great Connector: How Arts Participation Renews Civic and Community Engagement, examines the links between arts
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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