Why Showing Up for the Arts Matters More Than You Think
There’s something uniquely joyful about spending a summer evening listening to live music in the park, strolling through a local art gallery walk, or watching a community theater production come […]
Using the Power of Policy
Using the Power of Policy: How the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 Fuels Arts Advocacy By Dr. Lance Nielsen, NFTA Executive Director When we […]
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 […]
