Strengthening State Arts Agency Relationships With Native Communities

The United States is home to a vibrant constellation of Native cultures and Indigenous arts. There are 574 federally recognized Native tribes across the country, and Native artists and organizations pursue creative work in every state and jurisdiction. Not every state arts agency, however, currently is in dialogue with its Native residents.

To help you address this need, NASAA is pleased to announce the release of a new resource: Strengthening State Arts Agency Relationships with Native Communities.

In this report you will find:

• insights to inform work with Indigenous groups;
• action steps to cultivate relationships with tribes, Native organizations and Indigenous artists; and
• examples of successful programs and practices adopted by state arts agencies to serve Native communities.