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Nebraska Arts Council

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Nebraska Arts Council
  • Contact Person:
    Suzanne Wise
  • Purpose:
    Neb. Rev. Statute 82-312"To stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest and participation therein; "
  • How Many Affectable:
    Potentially all Nebraska residents
  • How Many Served:
    In FY18: 1,552,890 from 542 grants to nonprofits
  • Year Created:
    1973
  • Year Active:
    1973-present
  • Sunset Date:
    none
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    NebRevStat: 82-309 to 82-333
  • Parent Agency:
    Independent agency
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    15
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    yes
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    82-309: "...citizens of Nebraska who are known for their professional competence and experience in connection with the arts."
  • Per Diem:
    based on state guidelines
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    yes, for travel
  • Term Length:
    3 years with eligibility for another 3 year consecutive term
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 17-18:
    four
  • Held FY 17-18:
    four
  • Required FY 18-19:
    three
  • Held FY 18-19:
    three
  • Required FY 19-20:
    three
  • Held FY 19-20:
    three
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    ten
  • Shared or Separate:
    separate
  • FY 17-18 Budget:
    $3,862,019
  • FY 18-19 Budget:
    $4,519,057
  • FY 19-20 Budget:
    $4,288,957
  • Other Funding Sources:
    Federal, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Foundations
  • Spending Authority:
    $1,435,000
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2016:
    Ensures on average 11,000 students from 120 NE schools experience a cultural field tripParticipated in Blueprint Nebraska visioning activityCollaborated with NE Hall of Fame to commission bust of Thomas KimballSent NAC staff on annual Office on Wheels visits to constituents in all corners of the state