Executive Director's Column

by Jonathan Katz

The long-awaited findings of the Dana Foundation's investigation on the relationship between arts training and higher academic performance provides preliminary conclusions that may soon lead to trustworthy assumptions about the impact of arts study on the brain. What might this mean to those shaping public policy related to arts learning?

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Announcements and Resources

News and Current Information

NASAA 2008 Awards Nominations...Imagine Nation Web Seminar ... Arts and Democracy Video Now Available ... NASAA Member Directory Online ... New Arts and Aging Toolkit ... NASAA Board Member Honored in Arizona ... NASAA Member honored for distinguished leadership

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Legislative Update

by Thomas L. Birch

House and Senate Add Discretionary Spending in FY09 Budget Resolution ... House Support for NEA and Arts Education Appropriations ... House Passes Artist Visa Legislation

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grants do state arts agencies give out each year?

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Did You Know?

According to a national study a skilled, committed and diverse pool of individuals are preparing to be the nonprofit executive directors of the future.

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