The Importance of State and Local-Level Mobilizing

**Reprinted by permission and credit to Andrew Schneider, Senior Director of Government Affairs and the Arts Alliance Illinois. Through good times and bad, we must continue to engage officials at […]
The Arts Are for Everyone: Why We Must Keep Creating, Sharing, and Uplifting All Voices

The arts have always been a mirror of the human experience—our triumphs, our struggles, our histories, and our dreams. Across generations, artists have used their voices, brushes, movements, and melodies […]
Celebrating 40 Years of Arts Advocacy

Celebrating 40 Years of Arts Advocacy: The Legacy of Nebraskans for the Arts This year, Nebraskans for the Arts (NFTA) proudly celebrates 40 years of championing the arts and their […]
Introducing the Nebraska Arts Education Data Project (AEDP)

We’re excited about Nebraska’s Arts Education Data Project (AEDP), which was launched earlier this fall. Our state’s AEDP program was made possible by a partnership between the Nebraska Arts Council […]
Mister Rogers’ Lesson on Being a Good Neighbor

During Election Week, Let’s Remember Mr. Rogers’ Lesson on Being a Good Neighbor As election week arrives, there’s a lesson we can all turn to from the timeless wisdom of […]
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 […]