NASAA Honors Arts Agency Leadership
Surkamer
Kannenstine
NASAA will recognize exemplary arts agency leadership at Assembly 2008. This year's Gary Young Award winner is Suzette Surkamer, Executive Director of the South Carolina Arts Commission. The 2008 Distinguished Public Service Award winner is Margaret "Peggy" Kannenstine, Council Member and Former Chair, Vermont Arts Council. The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs is the winner of the 2008 National Accessibility Leadership Award. Read more.
September 11-13, 2008
Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Advancing America's Creativity
An Agenda for Leadership in Support of the Arts and Cultural Activities
This policy paper conveys to the 44th president of the United States and the 111th Congress recommendations from NASAA on behalf of the nation's state arts agencies.
Employment Opportunities at NASAA
New From the National Governors Association (NGA)
A new issue brief explores how states can cultivate a thriving film industry. This report is the latest product of an ongoing collaboration between the NGA, the National Endowment for the Arts and 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.
