Welcome to 2025! As state legislatures convene, Congress gets organized and we welcome a new administration to the White House, NASAA is working hard in support of state arts agencies. We’re entering what promises to be a big year. There may be advocacy challenges ahead, but let’s not forget that we have tried-and-tested resources and…
NASAA President and CEO Pam Breaux addressed members at NASAA’s 2024 business meeting in October, at NASAA Assembly 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hello, everyone. As always, it feels so right to be in community with you. As always, it’s also exhilarating to witness the Roll Call of States and Jurisdictions. Members assembled today…
If there were one event that would help you to excel at serving the public in your state, network with colleagues from around the country who understand your challenges, and connect and collaborate with multiple federal agencies—all while being immersed in a vibrant and spirited arts scene—wouldn’t you hate to miss it? The above and…
In this edition of NASAA Notes, we share resources on state relationships with tribal nations and hear from the cochairs of NASAA’s Strengthening State Arts Agency Relationships with Native Communities initiative. Paġliuġipsi! (“We welcome you!” in Inupiaq) Wɔɔhéíh nʔííínɔɔhɔ́baaanh! (“Hello, good to see you!” in Aaniiih) Hello, everyone! We are excited to share a new resource…
The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) is the world’s largest celebration of the Indigenous people of the Pacific Islands. Held every four years—most recently last month in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi—the festival was created to preserve the Pacific’s unique traditions by lifting up culture bearers, showcasing their distinct practices and artistry, and sustaining their traditions…
On May 9, I submitted testimony to the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies. This subcommittee is responsible for the budget of the National Endowment for the Arts. I’d like to share my testimony with you. Prepared Testimony to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies, U.S. House of Representatives…
For my NASAA Notes column this month, I am excited to share this space with our dedicated and passionate board chair and executive director of the Ohio Arts Council, Donna Collins. In addition to her ongoing service chairing NASAA’s board and Executive Committee, Donna had the opportunity to join Aaron Dworkin for an interview with…
The Arts Education Partnership (AEP) is our nation’s network of more than 200 organizations dedicated to advancing arts education. Created through a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and the U.S. Department of Education, AEP is dedicated to building the leadership capacity of arts education leaders to support students, educators and learning environments.…
Our friends at National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response (NCAPER) and Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) have long been leading advocates for federal disaster assistance reforms for the arts. Particularly during the last three years, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has positioned itself to enact significant reforms to its individual assistance…
On January 30, I was honored to address the nearly 3,500 in-person and online attendees at “Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in Our Communities,” cohosted by the White House Domestic Policy Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. The first-of-its-kind gathering brought together leaders from across sectors, from government officials…
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