National call to action! Support Nat'l Endow f/t Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services using these ideas for key messages to share with your members of Congress: nasaa-arts.org/nasaa_advocacy…

On Sept. 29, Nat'l Endow f/t Arts celebrated its 60-year anniversary! Hosted by Americans for the Arts, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies: NASAA and ArtsManaged | AM@AU, the evening included a video featuring all 7 living NEA chairs reflecting on the importance of public investment in the arts youtube.com/watch?v=xx6Cps…

This month, our board chair reflects on her service to NASAA members; state arts agencies in Florida, Ohio and Indiana share innovations in service; we offer a professional learning community on arts and health; we welcome newcomers to the field; and more! shorturl.at/G18pl

State arts agencies are launching creative America 250 initiatives! The Florida Division of Arts & Culture is supporting the "250 Years of Florida Art" exhibition, along with grants for community celebrations and preserving veterans' legacies. nasaa-arts.org/newsletter/202… #America250

This week, NC Arts Council convened local arts council leaders, whose agencies serve all 100 NC counties. NASAA’s Kelly Barsdate (top right) presented about the value of public-sector investments in the arts. Learn more about NC's local arts agencies: ncarts.org/arts-council-z…

Cover photo: Montana's Great Falls Public Schools district erected and illuminated 12 tipis to honor the 12 Indigenous tribes in the state. Photo by Eric Heidle, Montana Arts Council

At the DE Arts Summit, artists & arts organizations learned from each other & heard from Delaware Division of Arts. NASAA's Ryan Stubbs shared how arts & health collaborations foster community growth & well-being. Photo: Moonloop Photography, courtesy Delaware Division of Arts shorturl.at/ycHe9

NASAA's Pam Breaux presented on effective advocacy messaging at the artoberVA Arts & Culture Summit, presented by CultureWorks Richmond. Participants including the Virginia Commission for the Arts also heard experts on media promotion & disability in the arts. Photo: Tom Topinka

Your gift makes a BIG difference! Your support strengthens NASAA ➡️NASAA strengthens state arts agencies ➡️state arts agencies keep the arts strong across the country. Give now to help move the arts forward, together. donatenow.networkforgood.org/NASAA Thank you! 💛

We’re full of gratitude for everyone who helps make the arts accessible, vibrant and valued. Your dedication strengthens communities nationwide and we’re honored to work alongside you. Thank you for all you do to lift up the arts and our hearts! 💛💜

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This month our CEO delivers a message of gratitude to the public servants who make state arts agencies hum, Utah and Washington share America 250 plans, we welcome new NASAA board members and SAA leaders, we present a new federal collaboration ... and more shorturl.at/rEvnH