September 12, 2013

Alabama: Journey Proud Documentary Series

…for ASCA to continue its work of highlighting and supporting the cultural diversity of the state. Journey Proud episodes will be available on-line, and the series will be enhanced by…

September 12, 2013

Massachusetts: State Legislator Listening Tour on Arts and Tourism

…local cultural tourism prospects and develop policies that strengthen the arts and arts-driven tourism. By the end of 2014, the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development—in partnership with…

August 6, 2013

Creative Economy Resources Update

State arts agencies continuously produce quality projects and programs aimed at developing the creative economy. NASAA maintains current resources on state arts agency creative economy initiatives, state creative economy research…

August 6, 2013

Arts Education 2013 State Legislation Roundup

Education policy is a complex tapestry in America, consisting of a dynamic mixture of federal, state and local resources and regulations. Within this multilayered system, many important decisions affecting the…

August 6, 2013

Member Feedback Informs NASAA Action

…members put a high priority on cultural diversity, and have asked the board and the Nominating Committee to make a concerted effort to identify and nominate candidates who reflect our…

July 9, 2013

Louisiana: Creative Communities Initiative

…the Mid City area of Baton Rouge. Image courtesy of Louisiana Division of the Arts Cultural Economy Initiative Program Manager Gaye Hamilton This summer, the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development…

July 9, 2013

Kentucky: Community Scholars Program

Part of the Kentucky Arts Council‘s (KAC) effort to foster the state’s cultural assets is to train citizens how to document, interpret and share their community’s cultural heritage. Through its…

July 9, 2013

Iowa: Job Creation Grants

To bolster the state’s creative economy, the Iowa Arts Council (IAC) directly invests in the creation of new jobs critical to cultural vitality. Through its Job Creation Grants program, IAC…

July 9, 2013

The Tripping Point for the Arts in Education

…countries for tourists; and the rigorous demand for return on investment from government expenditures qualify as “little” influences—but the economic value of the arts and cultural activities is well established…

June 7, 2013

Mississippi: Mississippi Blues Trail Curriculum

…to use the trail’s website as a resource for images, maps, films and more. In addition, the Blues Trail Curriculum has a host of on-line teacher resources for all six…