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February 18, 2026

Creative Aging, Creative Futures Grants Awarded to 28 State Arts Agencies

February 18, 2026 In collaboration with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy, the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) is proud to announce the award of $2,242,000 in creative aging grant funding to 28 state arts agencies. Part of NASAA’s new Creative Aging, Creative Futures initiative, these grants will help state and jurisdictional arts agencies promote creativity,…

February 12, 2026

State Arts Agency Revenues, Fiscal Year 2026

February 12, 2026 NASAA announces the release of State Arts Agency Revenues, Fiscal Year 2026, which details the changes in state and jurisdictional arts agency legislative appropriations and overall revenues for the current fiscal year, showing the wide variations in funding changes across states. Included in the release is a series of interactive dashboards for…

June 30, 2025

NASAA Statement on Cuts to the Arts in New Hampshire

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May 5, 2025

Statement on Cancellation of NEA Grants

May 5, 2025 This past weekend, numerous National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants were terminated. The loss of these funds is a serious blow that will be felt across the nation. The NEA plays a vital role in helping communities to thrive through the arts. Its work touches more than 24 million Americans each…

May 2, 2025

Statement on Proposed Elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts

On May 2, 2025, the White House submitted its budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2026. It calls for elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have rejected past proposals to…

April 11, 2025

Legislative Alert; What You Can Do

We’re pleased to be in dialogue with many of you as federal developments unfold in Washington, D.C. Thanks for always doing your part when we make individual calls for your assistance. NASAA is closely monitoring all developments, including the administration’s decision to rescind grants to state humanities councils and its proposed reductions at the Institute…

February 26, 2025

2024 State Legislative Roundup

NASAA has released our 2024 State Legislative Roundup, which highlights 72 bills considered by state legislatures in 2024 that are important to state arts agencies and their constituencies. The 2024 edition summarizes the legislation most important to state arts leaders this legislative session. It also features a visual analysis of state legislative trends over the…

February 13, 2025

State Arts Agency Revenues, Fiscal Year 2025

NASAA announces the release of State Arts Agency Revenues, Fiscal Year 2025, which details the changes in state and jurisdictional arts agency legislative appropriations and overall revenues for the current fiscal year, and the impact of expiring federal and state COVID-19 pandemic relief funding. Included in the release is a series of interactive dashboards that…

January 14, 2025

Cross-Sector Strategies for Creative Rural Development

In collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) is pleased to release a new Strategy Sampler exemplifying successful state programs and policies investing in rural development. Cross-Sector Strategies for Creative Rural Development spotlights strategies at state arts agencies and regional arts organizations with innovative partnerships…

January 10, 2025

Cross-Sector Strategies for Civic Infrastructure and Community Cohesion

In collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) is pleased to release a new Strategy Sampler exemplifying successful state programs and policies investing in civic infrastructure. Cross-Sector Strategies for Civic Infrastructure and Community Cohesion highlights strategies across seven state arts agencies with innovative partnerships contributing to…