From peer learning to hallway conversations, Assembly reminds us that no state arts agency leader works alone. Have you registered for NASAA Assembly 2026 yet? As you know, we’ll convene this year’s Assembly in person
The arts are a proven strategy for supporting positive youth development. Research reveals that arts participation can be a strong protective factor in the lives of young people, strengthening cognitive and social-emotional growth and reducing
Congress returned to Washington this week and, somewhat surprisingly, quickly took one of its biggest year-end fights off the table—at least for now. On September 1, the House overwhelmingly approved a short-term continuing resolution (CR)
As an advisor and communications partner, NASAA is supporting a multiphase research project to further understand arts service organizations (ASOs) nationwide. This ambitious project, led by ADC Consulting, has already produced useful tools, data and
State of Nonprofits 2026 In the March 2026 edition of From the Field, NASAA highlighted a report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), A Sector in Crisis: How U.S. Nonprofits and Foundations Are Responding
Make the Most of Your Time at NASAA Assembly 2026: Experience D.C.! NASAA Assembly 2026 is about connecting with colleagues, exchanging ideas and exploring what’s next for the arts, but there’s also plenty to discover
