Latest news for the Nebraskans for the Arts
Latest news for the Nebraskans for the Arts
Advancing the Arts as essential to Life & Learning for All Nebraskans
Arts Advocacy - State Update
Yesterday, Governor Pete Ricketts returned LB327, the state's budget bill for the next two years, to the Legislature with his signature, but with line-item reductions.
Various state agencies would see a 0.5% appropriation reduction. Agencies that had already been reduced by 3% or more would not be affected. This includes the Nebraska Arts Council, which had a 4% reduction to its operating budget in LB327. 
If your organization or business is within one-half mile of a river, you could be included in future Riverfront Development Districts. Senator Sue Crawford's LB97 was signed by the Governor on May 10. The bill gives cities the authorization to establish districts to fund, manage, promote and develop riverfronts within city limits. Districts would be overseen and managed by a riverfront development authority appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council.
You can learn more about state bills we are monitoring that can impact the arts and arts education at our Advocacy Center. 
Arts Advocacy - Federal Update 
Now that Congress has approved funding for the federal government through September, attention is turned to deliberations over the fiscal year 2018 budget that begins October 1. The House Budget Committee is expected to develop its FY2018 budget resolution shortly after Memorial Day. 
To help you keep updated on the national-level issues affecting the arts, AFTA has an Arts Mobilization Center, with tools, resources, and information to help you make your case for the arts and arts education. 
Artists, creative professionals, arts administrators and cultural institutions - anyone interested in building a more creative and vibrant community using the arts is invited to attend a day of networking, discussions and art performances.
The Nebraska Arts Council is hosting ART CHATS at four locations across Nebraska this summer. Spend a day with your peers to celebrate the good work you're doing or get the support to navigate a difficult situation. Travel subsidies of $50 to $100 to those who must travel more than 75 miles one-way to attend are available. Register online here
Opportunities in the Arts 
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts - Part-Time Communications Assistant
The Communications Assitant supports all aspects of the Bemis Center's annual Communications/Marketing Plan including marketing, advertising, and public relations. Job Announcement
Midland University - Assistant Director, Performing Arts 
This position will assist in achieving enrollment and recruiting goals for undergraduate students wanting to participate in the Performing Arts. Job Announcement
Joslyn Art Museum - several positions 
Applications are being accepted for several positions, including Database Manager & Development Assistant, Membership & Special Events Manager, and Kent Bellows Mentoring Program Coordinator.
Haymarket Theatre - Artistic Director
The Artistic Director creates and directs all youth education programs and oversees Main Stage programming along with administrative and marketing functions of the Theatre. Job Announcement
Nebraska Arts Council - Communications Manager
This position is responsible for managing communications for the agency through all media sources. Job Announcement
The Union for Contemporary Arts - Development Manager
The Development Manager will help establish and implement fundraising initiatives for The Union, and grow financial support through grants, special events, and appeals. Job Announcement
Opera Omaha - Community Opera Fellowship Coordinator 
This position is responsible for the implementation, management, supervision, coordination, and evaluation of this program during its start-up phase.  Job Announcement
Support the Arts Across Nebraska
This month offers you the opportunity to support the Nebraskans for the Arts and its initiatives to advocate for the arts and arts education across the state.
We are a statewide organization.  With an office location in Omaha, NFTA participates in the Omaha Gives! community giving initiative.
This online giving holiday takes place on Wednesday, May 24, from midnight to midnight. With bonus dollars, hourly drawings and participation prizes, the more donors that support us, the more we can leverage your support for additional funding. 
How can you help Nebraskans for the Arts during Omaha Gives?
  • Schedule a gift - you can schedule gifts now through May 23 if you cannot participate on May 24.
  • Donate to us on May 24!
  • Spread the word - tell your friends and post on your social media pages about how they can give and how their donations help in promoting the importance of the arts in Nebraska.   
Become an Arts Advocate - Join Nebraska for the Arts
Nebraskans for the Arts is the only statewide arts advocacy organization focused on expanding support for the arts and arts education. We can't do this alone - we depend on your financial support to keep our advocacy efforts, recognition programs like the NebraskARTS Award, and communications like this e-newsletter, going. JOIN NOW and help us share the importance of arts for better schools and better communities.
P.S. Join at the Friends or high level and you will receive a piece of art from a Nebraska artist with your thank you letter!
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