New Hampshire: Commission to Study the Economic Impact of Arts and Culture

The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA) is asking state residents to share stories—in 500 words or less—about the economic, educational and social benefits of the arts and culture in their communities. NHSCA is collecting these impact narratives as part of its contribution to the recently launched New Hampshire Commission to Study the Economic […]

Hawaiʻi, Oklahoma and New Hampshire: Percent for Art Programs

This month’s State to State column features percent for art programs in three states that are indicative of the successes and challenges of state arts agencies in sustaining public art. State percent for art policies designate small amounts from appropriations for state-building capitol improvements be used for public art installations. The amount set aside is […]

New Hampshire: Cultural Conservation Grants

The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA) awards Cultural Conservation grants for the conservation of publicly owned documents, artwork or cultural facilities that contribute to New Hampshire’s arts and cultural heritage. Funding for the grant comes from the Conservation License Plate Trust Fund, which is supported from the sale of specialty license plates […]

New Hampshire: Prescribing the Arts

As part of their ongoing Arts in Health Care initiative, the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts has released a new 11-minute DVD documenting artist residency programs for patients and staff in New Hampshire hospitals, nursing homes and retirement centers that have been funded by the Arts Council. Designed to inspire health care providers […]