National Assembly of State Arts Agencies: NASAA

10/08/2026

What a great moment from 2026! We’re so glad to see NEA Chairman Mary Ann Carter alongside leaders from state and jurisdictional arts agencies coming together in Washington, D.C.

Thanks Oklahoma Arts Council for this amazing photo!

“Art is not the class between math and science…Art should be used to TEACH math and science.” 💪🎓

Inspiring words from National Endowment for the Arts Chair Mary Anne Carter this morning as state arts agencies assemble in Washington D.C. this week.

National Endowment for the Arts
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies: NASAA

09/29/2026

Our sponsors and supporters are vital partners in making our work possible, and we’re incredibly grateful for their support of NASAA Assembly 2026.

Their generosity helps make this gathering possible but their support goes far beyond Assembly. By investing in NASAA, our sponsors are also investing in the work of all 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies and the communities they serve. Their support helps strengthen the field and advance the arts across the country.

To all of our Assembly 2026 sponsors and supporters: thank you for believing in this work, supporting our field and helping make this gathering possible!

09/25/2026

Flashback Friday #2! As we get closer to 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐀 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕–𝟗 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐃.𝐂., we’re looking back at the fun, learning and connections that make Assembly so special.

From sharing data and strategies to swapping ideas and field-tested approaches, Assembly gives state and jurisdictional arts agency professionals a chance to learn from one another and bring new possibilities home to the people and places they serve.

Here’s to the conversations, collaborations and “aha!” moments that strengthen our field. See you in D.C.!

09/24/2026

The North Dakota Council on the Arts is turning poems into starting points and stories into roadmaps for what comes next for at-risk youth. The agency partners with the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Central Regional Education Association to bring poetry, storytelling and other arts experiences to young people at the Youth Correctional Center.

Through a week-long residency, participants find their voices, share their stories and make plans for the future.

The impact? Improved morale and fewer behavioral incidents among participants. Read more about the program in the NASAA newsletter 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 https://tinyurl.com/uh46eset

09/23/2026

NASAA is honored to have our Chief Program and Strategy Officer Ryan Stubbs participate as a panelist in this important conversation. Join us next Tuesday, September 29 at 3:00 p.m.

Free to attend. Registration required.
👉 Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gyEvynRp

At Out of Hand, we've taken a close look at what it means to be an organization at the cross section of arts and impact. As a nonprofit theater in Atlanta, we've had to evolve to keep up with changing perspectives of the arts, federal funding, and the overall sustainability of our model.

Join our Founder and Artistic Director, Ariel Fristoe, in a conversation with DeVos Institute's President Brett Egan to explore the realities and the future of nonprofit theater in America.

The event takes places online from 3-5pm EST on Tuesday Sept. 29.
🔗 Register at https://lnkd.in/euMaVmR5

Be sure to read Ariel's article about what could be next for nonprofit theater ahead of the conversation! https://tinyurl.com/4eyfw5u3

09/22/2026

This month in our newsletter: 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲

The New Jersey State Council on the Arts partnered with youth justice, child welfare and community partners to develop "The Transformative Power of Art for Systems-Impacted Youth in New Jersey", a practical guide for creating culturally responsive, healing-centered arts programs. The guide offers evidence-based practices and strategies for public agencies, arts organizations and teaching artists working with youth impacted by public systems, including juvenile justice.

It’s just one powerful example of how state arts agencies can help advance innovative, community-based approaches that put young people at the center.

Read more --> https://bit.ly/4jerQrs

09/18/2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY! Come for the camaraderie. Leave with lifelong learning!

NASAA Assembly is created for our 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies to come together, share ideas, learn from one another and strengthen the work we do across the country. And this October, we’re doing it again in Washington, DC! These photos from previous gatherings capture just a few of the moments that make Assembly so unforgettable.

Get ready for three days of connection, collaboration, inspiration and plenty of memorable moments. October 7–9, 2026. See you at Assembly!

09/16/2026

Arts service organizations: Join NASAA for a virtual arts service organization survey party on September 16! NASAA Chief Strategy Officer Ryan Stubbs will co-host and help guide the conversation.

Your participation will help shape a clearer picture of the arts service organization field, strengthen the data available to arts leaders and inform future strategies and resources. https://bit.ly/4rcHZ2R

Tomorrow we’re hosting our next Survey Taking Party where we’ll be raffling free services from a cohort of nonprofit consultants. You could win…

- A Strategic Coaching Session with Gonzalo Casals of Culture & Arts Policy Institute
- A Liberation-Based Coaching Session with Tanisha Christie of Liberation-Based Therapy LCSW, PLLC

Registration is free and required via the link in our bio or at ConsultingADC.com/SurveyTakingRegistration

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09/14/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗔 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

State and jurisdictional arts agency leaders, join colleagues from across the country October 7–9 in Washington, D.C., for three days of connection, conversation and learning.

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚. 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜.

From meaningful peer exchanges to new ideas and lasting professional relationships, Assembly is a chance to reconnect with the people and purpose that strengthen our field.

Hosted by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

Register by tomorrow! https://bit.ly/4yzYubo

09/10/2026

The federal-state partnership matters. As Congress continues work on FY2027 appropriations, the National Endowment for the Arts remains an important part of a federal-state partnership that brings arts funding to communities across the country.

A new continuing resolution extends federal funding through December 11. It also temporarily prevents proposed changes to governmentwide grant rules that would give senior political appointees a greater role in reviewing discretionary federal grants.

There is more work ahead. While the measure provides temporary stability, it does not resolve the larger FY2027 funding debate. Visit NASAA’s federal and legislative updates for the latest information and advocacy resources. https://bit.ly/4xMv35X