Arizona Leadership Update Alex Nelson currently is acting executive director of the Arizona Commission on the Arts. Nelson has been with the Commission for the past 13 years, most recently serving as the agency’s deputy director. She develops programs, policies and procedures to serve Arizona communities through the arts. She directs staff teams, leads strategic…
NASAA Learning Series November 3: Arts Partnerships and Public Health How can artists, working with governments, meaningfully affect health outcomes in communities? Learn about innovative community health solutions at the final webinar in NASAA’s 2022 Learning Series, Leveraging Partnerships in the Arts to Strengthen Public Health. Taking place on Thursday, November 3, at 3:00 p.m.…
Join Us Virtually at NASAA Assembly 2022 We will miss our members who are unable to join us September 22-24 in Kansas City, Missouri, for NASAA Assembly 2022—but you won’t miss out! A number of sessions will be live-streamed, including our Artist Showcase with Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate and the National Endowment for the…
Council Member Meet-n-Greet Don’t miss a special virtual gathering exclusively for state arts agency chairs and council/board members on Friday, August 12, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern. Connect with your colleagues from across the country to discuss trends facing state arts agencies, explore advocacy strategies and find out more about what’s in store at…
Last Call for NASAA Strategic Plan Comments! NASAA’s planning is evergreen—it’s continually evolving and never stands still. To stay future-focused and responsive to member needs, NASAA is revising our strategic plan to provide strong guidance for our work on behalf of state arts agencies. Everyone is encouraged to review the latest draft. We welcome feedback…
New NASAA Strategic Plan: Your Comments Are Welcome! NASAA’s planning is evergreen—it is continually renewed and never stands still. To stay future-focused and responsive to member needs, NASAA is revising our strategic plan to attune it to our changing environment and provide a strong rudder for our work on behalf of state arts agencies. Check…
Leadership Transition in California California Arts Council (CAC) Executive Director Anne Bown-Crawford has stepped down after more than four years in the position. Her work at the agency centered on creative youth development and arts education, creative workforce development with the California Creative Corps, increasing resources and capacity building for small arts organizations, the development…
Aroha Philanthropies Is Now E.A. Michelson Philanthropy Aroha Philanthropies, NASAA’s creative aging partner, has changed its name to E.A. Michelson Philanthropy, effective March 8, 2022. The organization’s mission remains the same. Learn more about the work of E.A. Michelson Philanthropy. Meditate with NASAA Mindfulness can help strengthen resiliency, focus and connection to others while easing…
NEFA ED Cathy Edwards to Depart in May New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) Executive Director Cathy Edwards will step down as of May 31, after leading the organization for more than seven years. Under Edwards’s leadership, NEFA bolstered partnerships and increased its support to artists and cultural organizations through grant making and services.…
Anne L’Ecuyer Is New ED in Arizona Anne L’Ecuyer has been selected as executive director of the Arizona Commission on the Arts. L’Ecuyer assumed leadership of the agency on February 1. A policy strategist, facilitator and seasoned executive, she is closely connected to an international network of creative leaders and individual artists. L’Ecuyer is an…
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