News from NASAA
The Arts & Democracy: A Conversation with NEA Chairman Dana Gioia
In an interview with Jonathan Katz, CEO of the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, NEA Chairman Dana Gioia discusses the major challenges facing public funding for the arts and explains the special responsibilities of public agencies and arts organizations in helping to broaden nationwide participation in the arts. To view the entire interview online, visit the NEA web site.
State Arts Funding Grows in FY 2008
Appropriations to state arts agencies currently stand at $359.6 million, or $1.18 per capita.
President's 2009 Budget Proposal Reduces NEA Funding
The President's fiscal year 2009 budget proposal sets funding for the National Endowment for the Arts at $128.4 million, a reduction of $16.3 million from the budget enacted by Congress for fiscal year 2008.
