National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
Public Policy OfficesDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that supports the 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies across the United States. It functions as a central repository for data on public arts funding and conducts research on the policies and programs implemented by state arts agencies, informing stakeholders with publicly accessible information. NASAA serves public policy offices within the arts sector, offering data-driven insights and analyses to policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. Based in Washington, DC, NASAA emphasizes its role as a clearinghouse for state arts funding information and related strategic guidance, supporting the governance and planning activities of its member agencies. The organization has been active in producing reports and strategy updates, including recent releases related to artist fellowships, legislative appropriations, and revenues for state arts agencies.