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…
New Data Elevate the Importance of the Arts to State Economies
Updated Creative Economy State Profiles are now available, with information that describes the value of arts and cultural production along with job and compensation data in every state in 2023. These data, published by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), are a trusted source…
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…
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…
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…
Cross-Sector Strategies for Arts, Health and Community Well-being
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 in arts and health. Cross-Sector Strategies for Health and Community Well-Being documents the strategies of seven state arts agencies with innovative programs connecting…
Creative Economy Contributes over $1.1 Trillion to the U.S. Economy
March 25, 2024 Updated Creative Economy State Profiles are now available, with information that describes the value of arts and cultural production along with job and compensation data in every state in 2022. These data, published by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), are…
Clear Evidence: Arts and Creativity Drive Economies and Build Resilience
New research commissioned by NASAA shows that the arts are a highly effective economic investment that drive state economies, regardless of how other economic sectors perform. This original research provides strong, causal and statistically valid evidence showing that growth in the arts and culture sector positively impacts growth in the overall economy. According to three…
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