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Achieving More Together

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Pam Breaux meets with staff from the Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture, the arts agency for the Northern Mariana Islands. Photo courtesy the Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture, Northern Mariana Islands

Pam Breaux, president and CEO of the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA), speaks about her work at NASAA and why she considers it to be a critical piece of the nation’s cultural ecosystem.

The Arts of Technology

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WESTAF Executive Director Christian Gaines. Photo by Drew Davis

Christian Gaines, executive director of Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), on what makes both his region and his regional arts organization unique.

Building Community and Inspiring Creativity

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Arts Midwest Executive Director Torrie Allen. Photo courtesy of Torrie Allen

Torrie Allen, the new president and CEO of Arts Midwest, talks bout his hopes for his time at Arts Midwest, and why he thinks creativity is exactly the balm we need.

Amplifying the Arts

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Mid-America Arts Alliance President and CEO Todd Stein. Photo courtesy of Mid-America Arts Alliance

Todd Stein, president and chief executive officer of Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA), spoke with us recently about the work of M-AAA, and how it supports access to arts and culture all across the Mid-America region.

Making a Difference through the Arts

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South Arts Executive Director Susie Surkamer. Photo courtesy of South Arts

Susie Surkamer, executive director of South Arts, talks about how the organization is helping artists and arts organizations across the region have better access to a diverse range of resources and opportunities.
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