The arts are fundamental to the cultural, civic, economic and educational well-being of a thriving democracy, and the public sector plays a unique and essential role in ensuring that the benefits of the arts accrue to all American communities.

State arts agencies (SAAs) are indispensable cultural assets to every state and jurisdiction. SAAs broaden citizen access to the arts in every corner of the country, preserve America's diverse cultural heritage and nourish the nation's creative capacity.

Federal Updates

NASAA provides national representation for state arts agencies, ensuring that their policy and resource interests have a persuasive voice in Washington. >>More

Advocacy Tools

State arts agencies engage in a variety of strategies and techniques to create political support for the arts. NASAA helps its member agencies evaluate the impact of their advocacy efforts and provides members and the public a broad range of tools to enhance the effectiveness of their case-making at the state level. >>More

Advocacy Services

NASAA provides a wide variety of on-site advocacy services including consultations, workshops and keynote presentations and more.