Advocating for the Arts Through Your Civic Duty of Voting
Advocating for the Arts Through Your Civic Duty of Voting As Election Day approaches, many of us are focused on issues like the economy, healthcare, and education. But did you […]
Preparing for the 2024 General Election: A Guide for Nebraska Voters
As citizens, we hold a tremendous power in our hands—our vote. This simple act not only shapes the direction of our community, state, and country but also strengthens the democratic […]
Why the Arts Matter – Using the facts.
Each year, the Americans for the Arts and the Arts Action Fund provides data and facts on the impact of the arts. In Nebraska, the Creative Economy is 2.21% of […]
Take Action This Election Year
By Margaret A. Keough, Director of Advocacy, Mid-America Arts Alliance (reprinted from Mid-America Arts Alliance Advocate Featured News) This year, 2024, brings a high-profile election year to the calendar. Now […]
Telling Your Personal Story with the Arts
By Judy Bush, Past President of Nebraska Music Education Association and NAfME North Central Division Why do we support the arts? I do not doubt that we could spout all kinds […]
Advocacy 101 – The Storyteller
Advocacy 101 – The Storyteller This month, the Nebraskans for the Arts will be hosting the 2024 Arts Advocacy Day at the Nebraska State Capitol. If you have not advocated […]
ABC’s of Advocacy
Reprinted with permission of SBO+ Magazine. By Scott Sheehan, NAfME President Advocacy is the art of building relationships. Over the past several years, my journey has provided me with some amazing […]
Art as a Catalyst for Change: The Power of Activism in the Arts
Art has long been recognized as a medium for self-expression, cultural preservation, and aesthetic pleasure. However, it is also a powerful tool for social change. Throughout history, artists have utilized […]
Putting the ‘A’ in Arts Advocacy
The arts are an essential part of a healthy community. They provide opportunities for people to express themselves creatively, to learn and grow, and to connect with others. But the […]
Creative Districts 2023
Celebrate the amazing arts and culture by visiting our Certified Creative Districts in Nebraska. Creative Districts are designated cultural and economic areas where innovation flourishes and neighborhoods come together in […]
