Latest news for the Nebraskans for the Arts
Latest news for the Nebraskans for the Arts
Nebraskans for the Arts
Advancing the Arts as essential to Life & Learning
for All Nebraskans
National Voter Registration Day
September 25, 2018 
National Voter Registration Day is a nationwide, non-partisan effort to register voters on Tuesday, September 25th. This is a great opportunity for arts organizations to help ensure that their staff, board, volunteers, and the people they serve are registered to vote - an important advocacy activity.
Nonprofit VOTE, in partnership with the Nationals Association of Secretaries of State, have created a website with voting information and resources for Nebraska, including how to register to vote (in-person or online), checking your voter registration, finding your polling place, and more.  Use THIS LINK to register now!
Help us advocate for the arts - Join Nebraskans for the Arts today!
Celebrating the Arts in Education
Our thanks to Jeff Poulin, Arts Education Manager for Americans for the Arts, for visiting Nebraska during his cross-country tour during National Arts in Education Week. Arts advocates received an update on federal activities impacting arts education, including the Every Student Succeeds Act. Thank you to Gallery 1516 for hosting this event on September 13th.
Election Center
All Nebraska candidates running for Nebraska Legislature have been provided with the opportunity to complete the NFTA Candidate Survey. Responses are posted as they arrive in the Election Center. We encourage you to be an informed voter before the November 8th election. 
If you do not see your state legislative candidates' responses, please contact them and encourage them to respond. We are compiling survey responses through October 3rd in our "Arts Advocates Election Guide".
October is National Arts & Humanities Month - a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America.
Join the celebration via social media #ShowYourArt to bring awareness about the arts events and organizations that are important to you.
BluePrint Nebraska - Next Phase
Blueprint Nebraska, a citizen-led, statewide economic development organization, is partnering with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce in holding information-gathering sessions across the state. 
These listening sessions provide an important opportunity for advocates to share the importance of the arts and arts education in contributing to your community's vitality and economy. Upcoming sessions can be found on Blueprint Nebraska's calendar.  You can also provide online input by completing their Community Survey.
Grant Deadlines - Nebraska Arts Council
Applications for the following grant categories are due Monday, October 1st at midnight. These applications should be for projects that will take place between January 1 and June 30, 2019. 
Questions? Contact the Nebraska Arts Council at (402) 595-2122 or nac.info@nebraska.gov
Artistic Innovations Grants
Artistic Innovations grants support the creation of innovative new work by artists in M-AAA's region (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas). Grants up to $15,000 underwrite the direct expenses related to the art-making process and the public premiere of work. Priority is given to new work that can tour or be replicated.
FY20 grants will be for projects taking place between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. Letters of Intent are due by October 15, 2018. 
Be a part of Poetry Out Loud. Every high school in Nebraska is welcome.
  • Free to all Nebraska high schools
  • Fulfills man Nebraska state standards in language arts and theatre
  • Teacher resources and support; including visiting poets to assist with classroom activities.
Nebraskans for the Arts depends on memberships and donations from arts advocates across the state. Membership starts at only $25. Check out our secure donation page and help us share the importance of arts education, strong arts policy, and sufficient arts funding with decision makers and community leaders throughout Nebraska. 
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