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NASAA Notes: May 2026

May
2026

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From the President and CEO

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Legislative Update

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From the President and CEO
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Pam Breaux
May 5, 2026

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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State to State
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Kelly J. Barsdate
May 5, 2026

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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Shaun Harrison
May 5, 2026

Louisiana: Music Program

State arts agencies use their deep knowledge of the creative sector to provide services to their constituents, strengthen communities and bolster the economy. In Louisiana, this entails tapping into the rich musical legacy of the…
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Legislative Update
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Isaac Brown
May 5, 2026

Advocate for NEA Funding by May 21 Committee Date

With the President’s budget request now formally submitted to Congress and the recent resolution of the White House-Congress standoff over Department of Homeland Security funding—which brought an end to the 45-day agency shutdown—attention on Capitol…
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The Research Digest
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Shaun Harrison
May 5, 2026

From the Research Team

2025 State Legislative Roundup NASAA has released its 2025 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 127 bills…
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May 5, 2026

From the Field

Studies Highlight the Current State of Museums Two new studies explore different challenges currently faced by museums. In a report examining the physical conditions of museum facilities—Museum Facilities: Deferred Maintenance Persists and Costs to Repair…
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Announcements and Resources
May 5, 2026

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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More Notes from NASAA
May 5, 2026

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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