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Nebraska Arts Council

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Nebraska Arts Council
  • Contact Person:
    Suzanne Wise
  • Purpose:
    82-312. Nebraska Arts Council duties.The duties of the council shall be:(1) To stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest and participation therein(2) To make such surveys as may be deemed advisable of public and private institutions within the state engaged in artistic and cultural activities, including, but not limited to, music,theatre, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts and crafts, and to make recommendations concerning appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the state(3) To take such steps as may be necessary and appropriate to encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of our state and to expand the state's cultural resources and(4) To encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential for the wellbeing of the arts.Source: Laws 1973The Nebraska Arts Council Mission Statement is:The Nebraska Arts Council is a state agency that promotes, cultivates and sustains the arts for the people of Nebraska.
  • How Many Affectable:
    Since the Nebraska Arts Council supports arts and arts education activites that are open to all, in theory, every citizen can be affected
  • How Many Served:
    3,185,233 (FY14) according to reports filed by grantees
  • Year Created:
    1973
  • Year Active:
    1973 to present
  • Sunset Date:
    none
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Nebraska Rev. Statute Section 82-309 - 82-314
  • Parent Agency:
    none
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    15
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    yes
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    "Citizens who are known for their professional competence and experience in connection with the arts. In making such appointments, consideration shall be given to recommendations made by representative civic, educational, and professional associations and groups concerned with or engaged in the production or presentation of the arts generally."
  • Per Diem:
    no
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    yes
  • Term Length:
    3 year term renewable for an additional 3 year term
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 13-14:
    4
  • Held FY 13-14:
    4
  • Required FY 14-15:
    4
  • Held FY 14-15:
    4
  • Required FY 15-16:
    4
  • Held FY 15-16:
    4
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    yes
  • Shared or Separate:
    separate
  • FY 13-14 Budget:
    15,200
  • FY 14-15 Budget:
    15,200
  • FY 15-16 Budget:
    15,200
  • Other Funding Sources:
    none
  • Spending Authority:
    Yes. The Arts Council is responsible for approving the agency's $3,687,257 (FY15) budget in three areas and includes general funds, Federal funds and earnings from the Cultural Preservation Endowment Fund
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2012:
    1. Developed, in collaboration with the NE Dept. of Education, state curriculum standards in the fine arts2. Underwrote a statewide arts and economic prosperity survey that revealed Nebraska's nonprofit arts & culture industry generates $175 M. in economic activity, supports 6,473 FTE jobs and returns $18.7 M in revenue to the state and local governments3. Distributed $8,000,859 to 2402 nonprofit arts organizations, social service agencies, schools (public, private and home), divisions of government and certified religious organizations for arts programming4. Completed total digitalization of agency functions