Happy Anniversary to the NASAA Family!

2018 marks NASAA’s 50th anniversary. In 1968, state arts agencies united by creating the North American Assembly of State and Provincial Arts Agencies. Members included the provincial arts councils of Canada and the state arts councils of the United States and Mexico. Our first official board of directors meeting took place on Friday, June 7, […]

CEO Report to Members

At NASAA’s 2017 Leadership Institute in Portland, Oregon, I wanted to acknowledge the perceptive observations members have made about the ways the landscape is changing for arts and culture. I also wanted you to know that your input inspired the far-reaching process for and the focus of our new strategic plan M. I hope you’ll […]

Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NASAA and at SAAs

I’m sure you recall that NASAA’s board of directors approved a new policy statement designed to advance diversity, equity and inclusion M at NASAA and at state arts agencies (SAAs). Fueled by thoughtful research and conversations from our Governance Committee, as well as input from members, the policy informs our work. I’m proud of what […]