Executive Director's Column

by Jonathan Katz

Assembly 2008 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, last month was a rousing success, according to participants. Dolly Parton, Dana Gioia, Chris Jordan, and other luminaries brightened our stages, dozens of sessions sharpened our minds, and artists from all over Tennessee enlivened our hearts.

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Announcements and Resources

News and Current Information

October is National Arts and Humanities Month . . . Send us your Assembly 2008 Feedback . . . "Encore" career survey results . . . Census report on income, poverty, health insurance . . . Summary of IFACCA reports . . . Nonprofit research management forum . . . Arts in Healthcare call for papers

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Legislative Update

by Thomas L. Birch

Congress Prepares Omnibus Funding Bill for 2009 Spending . . . House Panel Hears Testimony on Museums and Libraries in Communities

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State to State

Showcasing State Arts Agency Ingenuity

Share ideas with your colleagues and discover new programs at state arts agencies across the country. Let's hear about your latest successes! This month: Colorado, Oklahoma, New Hampshire, Utah, Idaho . . .

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Frequently Asked Questions

I have developed a survey that I would like to administer online. What should I be considering when evaluating websites that offer this service?

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Did You Know?

New research identifies three types of news consumers and their characteristics: Integrators, Net-Newsers, and Traditionalists.

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