December 9, 2016

SAA Dedicated Revenue Strategies

…taxes, gaming, license plates, tax checkoffs, bonds and cultural trusts. Although dedicated revenues increased over the past decade, state general funds still comprise a median of 89.5% of revenues for…

December 9, 2016

SAAs and Trauma Response

…organizations in need to recovery resources. The group conversation confirmed that many state arts agency skill sets are especially important during times of crisis and trauma: connecting people to resources,…

November 5, 2016

State Arts Agency Staffing Trends

…human resources. The report shows that states are still feeling the effects of the Great Recession, with staff sizes remaining small even while agency budgets have increased in the aggregate….

November 5, 2016

Urban + Rural Cultural Placemaking

In its new report, Culture: Urban Future – Global Report on Culture for Sustainable Urban Development, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) makes the case for culture…

November 5, 2016

Maine: International Arts and Culture Resources

Since the 2010 launch of the Maine-New Brunswick Cultural Initiative, the Maine Arts Commission (MAC) has worked to foster its goals of increasing cross-border business, cultural tourism and cultural exchange….

November 5, 2016

Arizona: Generation(s) Lab

…Maricopa County arts organizations, local arts agencies and tribal cultural organizations committed to improving their ability to serve older adults through existing or new programs. From November 2016 through May…

November 5, 2016

South Dakota: 50 Artists to Watch

…those nominated by their peers based on several factors, including creative progress, active public engagement and diversity. Collectively, they map the contours of South Dakota’s manifold cultural landscape. 50 Artists…

October 1, 2016

2016 State Legislative Roundup

…proposed and enacted legislation affecting a broad range of cultural policy issues. Through the roundup, we hope to share insights that inform the work you and other arts supporters do…

October 1, 2016

CEO Report to NASAA Members

…aim for ample resources for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), maintenance of the federal-state partnership, arts education for all students and increased arts partnerships with federal agencies of…

October 1, 2016

Kentucky: Artists Become Farmers Market Vendors

…such as trainings on artwork pricing and marketing, to spur local creative economies. In addition, KAC will undertake an assessment of the cultural assets available in the target counties to…