56 Years, 56 Strong: Share Your Story The nation’s 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies have been through a lot together in the past 56 years … good, bad, ugly, wild, weird … we’ve seen (and survived) it all! These shared experiences make our community uniquely special and strong. Whether you were there early on…
Next NASAA Learning Series Session: The Value of Creative Economies Join NASAA and experts from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Arts, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Lab at Indiana University Indianapolis to hear the latest facts illustrating how cultural production drives economic growth and strengthens economic resiliency. In this NASAA 2024 Learning Series session,…
2024 Chair and Council Member Peer Group Sessions Attention state arts agency chairs and council/board members! NASAA offers virtual gatherings that help you advance your leadership and connect you with your peers around the country. Our first Chair and Council Member Peer Group meeting this year is Wednesday, April 3, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.…
California Leadership Transition Danielle Brazell has been appointed executive director of the California Arts Council (CAC). Brazell’s career spans over 30 years as an artist, teaching artist, presenter, arts administrator and public official. From 2014 to 2021, she served as the general manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs; she was…
Welcome, Newcomers! If you are a new state arts agency staff or council/board member, are starting work for a regional arts organization, or are an arts advocate, practitioner, student or researcher, the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) can help orient you about our field. See our Welcome, Newcomers page for “Quick-start menus” about…
Crisis Analysis and Mitigation Coaches Wanted: Deadline Dec. 15 State arts agency staff are encouraged to apply for the Crisis Analysis and Mitigation Coaches (CAM) program. CAM training prepares you to work within your agency, with your state partners and in your state to use the arts in local disaster planning. Selected participants receive free…
Register Now for 2023 Creative Aging Institute, November 13-15 Registration for NASAA’s annual Creative Aging Institute closes on Wednesday, November 8! This annual professional development opportunity led by creative aging experts across the country takes place via Zoom videoconference on Monday, November 13, Tuesday November 14, and Wednesday, November 15, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern each day. All state…
Krys Holmes Is New ED in Montana The Montana Arts Council named Krys Holmes as its next executive director, effective October 2. Holmes comes to the agency from The Myrna Loy, Helena’s multidisciplinary arts and culture center, where she served as executive director since 2014. Holmes has worked in the arts, in Montana and at…
Leading in the Face of Disaster Unexpected circumstances—from severe weather conditions to technology failure to unspeakable violence—can cause devastating loss for communities and the organizations that serve them. State arts agencies can be leaders in the event of disaster. Join NASAA and your colleagues for the next session in NASAA’s 2023 Learning Series, Leading in the…
Learn How to Engage Rural Communities State arts agencies are always looking for better, more effective ways to engage with their constituents. This is particularly the case when connecting with constituents and communities outside of their states’ more populous centers. Join NASAA and your peers on July 19 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern for…
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