Arts Advocacy Resources
Americans for the Arts
Americans for the Arts (AFTA) is a national arts advocacy organization whose mission is to build recognition and support for the arts and to lead, serve, and advance the diverse networks of organizations and individuals who cultivate the arts.
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) is a professional association of the nation’s state and jurisdictional arts agencies. NASAA is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization that champions public support for the arts in America.
North Carolina Arts Council
The North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) is a government agency within the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that funds, supports, and grows the cultural sector in order to provide access to the arts for every citizen.
National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is an independent federal agency that funds, promotes, and strengthens the creative capacity of our communities by providing all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation.