November 1, 2023

President's 2023 Message to Members: NASAA Is Here for You

…for and received additional resources to help arts organizations and artists respond to the economic and community challenges faced with COVID-19. Your advocacy concerns are different today. Members are concerned…

November 1, 2023

U.S. Virgin Islands: Folklife Festival 2023

The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) are a melting pot of cultures, shaped by centuries of history, colonization and migration. The year 2023 marks a significant milestone in the islands’ history: the 175th anniversary of emancipation. This momentous occasion was celebrated with great pride and reverence at the USVI Folklife Festival, a cultural extravaganza that pays…

November 1, 2023

Virginia: Passport Program Partnership with the Virginia Department of Health

The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) has engaged the Virginia Department of Health to pursue a new partnership that provides free and discounted tickets to arts organizations for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program cardholders across Virginia. The new Passport Program will provide discounted or free tickets to cultural venues and events for WIC…

November 1, 2023

From the Research Team

2023 Grants Database Update NASAA’s Grant Programs Database has been updated to reflect FY2023 and FY2024 (where available) guidelines. Part of our suite of programmatic research resources, the database is…

November 1, 2023

From the Field

…portraits of arts ecosystems in Fresno, Imperial County and South Los Angeles. The complete report offers eight findings, including that arts access can vary substantially the hyperlocal level, that resources…

November 1, 2023

Member News and NASAA Resources

…of the Maine/New Brunswick Cultural Task Force. Certified in both nonprofit leadership and nonprofit management, Horn received a B.F.A. in painting from the University of Arizona, an M.F.A. in print…

October 4, 2023

How State Arts Agencies Are Managing Disaster

…resources that can help prepare state arts agencies to respond to disasters. Please check out the webinar and its related resources. I know you’ll join me in thanking our speakers…

October 4, 2023

Indiana: Creative Convergence Program

Arts and culture are essential drivers of community and economic development initiatives. They contribute to the creation of vibrant, sustainable communities that attract residents, visitors and businesses alike. The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) has long been invested in both the creative sector throughout the state and the success and sustainability of Indiana’s communities through arts…

October 4, 2023

Kansas, Wyoming and South Arts: Supporting the Music Industry

…its cultural development initiatives. The new project seeks to assist in the recovery of Kansas’s musicians and the large network of industry workers, nonprofits, community leaders and government representatives. Since…

October 4, 2023

From the Field

…to strategic planning: clarifying strategy, setting strategic priorities, estimating resources and planning implementation. These four elements are key to decision making and realizing value. Each element is accompanied by an…