November 4, 2026
Another successful NASAA Assembly is behind us. I am grateful for the many ways this gathering reinforces the connections, leadership and shared purpose that sustain our organization and strengthen the work of state and jurisdictional arts agencies across the country. At the heart of NASAA is a simple but powerful idea: we are stronger when…
November 4, 2026
After Governor Roy Cooper declared 2019 the North Carolina Year of Music, the North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) and Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) launched Come Hear NC, a year-long initiative to support and celebrate music in the state. The success of the initiative led to the creation of the North Carolina Music…
November 4, 2026
Chronic absenteeism poses a persistent challenge for states. Nationwide, the chronic absence rate nearly doubled from 15% in 2019 to 28% in 2023, with subsequent studies suggesting that high absenteeism rates persist through today. This trend has negative consequences for students and for society. In the short term, students who miss school develop learning gaps,…
November 4, 2026
Tuesday’s midterm elections delivered a sweeping victory for Democrats, who will take control of both the House and Senate in January. The results represent a dramatic shift in Washington’s political landscape and will fundamentally change the approach to advocacy over the next two years. For supporters of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the…
November 4, 2026
State Arts Agency Panels: Key Issues and Strategies NASAA is pleased to announce the release of a new Strategy Sampler, State Arts Agency Panels: Key Issues and Strategies, exemplifying successful strategies state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs) have employed to approach changes to grant panel practices and processes. SAAs are consistently evaluating their approach to…
November 4, 2026
As the saliency of arts and health continues to evolve, the month’s From the Field focuses on recent examples of research and resources that bolster the evidence base demonstrating that the arts are a pillar of individual and community health. We also feature an ongoing, first-of-its-kind research effort that will document the state of arts…
November 4, 2026
NASAA Assembly 2026: See the Photos, Relive the Memories The energy as NASAA Assembly 2026 was upbeat, the connections invigorating and a reminder of what we can accomplish together. Now it’s time to relive the moments and share the memories! Take a look through the photos, find your favorite moments and share the memories. If…
November 4, 2026
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