January 10, 2015

Five Aspirations for 2015

…directive to encourage the public interest in the culture of its state and to expand the state’s cultural resources. Through this lens, the central question isn’t whether a state arts…

July 13, 2010

Participating in the Evolution of the Arts

…of cultural activities, would have to compete from then on for participants whose experiential options from other sources would be increasingly creative, interactive and personalized. I observed that in order…

February 10, 2012

New Mexico: Fiber Arts Trails Website

…which offers a distinctive blend of fiber arts, New Mexico history, cultural amenities and natural attractions. The site has been enhanced with a Google Maps itinerary planning tool for visitors…

July 10, 2009

ARTS EDUCATION CURRICULUM

ARTS EDUCATION CURRICULUM Influence and Inspiration: Iowa’s Cultural and Artistic Legacy Evolves Iowa The Iowa Arts Council has developed a K-12 curriculum with the theme Influence and Inspiration: Iowa’s Cultural…

January 12, 2010

North Carolina: Creative Industry Study and Work Force Profiles

The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources and the North Carolina Arts Council recently released “Creativity Means Business: Economic Contributions of North Carolina’s Creative Industry.” The report was prepared by…

April 29, 2019

Wisconsin: Woodland Indian Arts Initiative

…WAB provides a foundation of cultural, economic and administrative support for Native American artists. The initiative features two grant programs—underwritten by state-tribal gaming compacts—that benefit the culture and communities of…

Thursday, July 30

Creativity in the Natural State (July 2009)

…economic cluster in the state. Learn how these partners worked together to document the unique composition and impact of the state’s creative assets, then used that information to promote cultural…

December 1, 2020

NASAA News and Current Information

…throughout the state, from the completion of the first comprehensive statewide cultural plan in 2015 to reforming the agency’s grants program to be more transparent and equitable, to the creation…

Release of NASAA's Why Should Government Support the Arts?

Greetings, I’m pleased to share the updated and expanded edition of NASAA’s Why Should Government Support the Arts? This policy brief details the economic, health, educational, civic, community and cultural…

May 3, 2021

Nebraska: Winding Down Workshop Series

…mission impact and ultimate survival. Numerous nonprofit organizations will be closing their doors for good, and cultural groups are among the most vulnerable. With a commitment to providing realistic and…