Better understanding can support better resourcing.

Aug 22

August 22, 2026

This week, we’re highlighting the vital work of arts service organizations across the South and the role they play in strengthening their communities and the broader arts ecosystem. From supporting artists and arts organizations to building networks, resources, and opportunities, these organizations help shape a thriving and connected arts community across the region.

We’re calling on ASOs based in the South to complete the 2026 National Arts Service Organizations Survey, and help us paint a fuller picture of this work. Participate to ensure organizations across the South are represented in the research, which aims to support resourcing efforts.

This week’s Survey Taking Party is also an opportunity to connect closer to home. We’re inviting ASOs across the South to join us, complete the survey alongside peers, and connect with other organizations working in the region. All ASOs are welcome at every Survey Taking Party, but if you’re based in the South, this is the one to join! Not in this region? Stay tuned—we’ll be creating opportunities to connect with organizations in your area, too.

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 3:00 – 4:00pm EST

Registration: Free & required.

SURVEY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

We’re grateful to our communication partners South Arts and National Performance Network (NPN) who are arts organizations helping amplify awareness of the 2026 National ASO Survey and ensuring that arts service organizations and sector leaders nationwide know about the opportunity to participate.

*1. South Arts logo with “SOUTH” in black stacked above “ARTS,” with A, R, and S in red and T in black*

2. National Performance Network logo in dark purple and white, featuring a stylized abstract bird or wing symbol above the words ‘NATIONAL PERFORMANCE NETWORK’ in bold uppercase lettering.

South Arts is a regional arts service organization serving Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee that empowers artists, organizations, and communities, and increases access to arts and culture.

NPN is a national organization based in New Orleans working at the intersection of art, culture, and justice. Through artists' services, strategic partnerships, grantmaking, and convenings, NPN works to build artists’ power; foster systems change in philanthropy; and nourish collaboration between the art and culture ecosystem and social justice movements.

Learn more about our partners

ENTER THE RAFFLE

Submit your survey and you'll be automatically entered in the ASO Survey Raffle for a chance to win free consulting services! Score a bonus entry when you join a Survey Taking Party. The earlier your organization submits your survey, the more chances you'll have to win.

This week we’ll be raffling off:

CPA Accounting & Tax Office Hour with Erin Louis of Advocate Accounting LLC
- A focused Q&A session on a selected topic. Choose from: QB systems design & set up, grant-tracking systems, 990 tax return, audit preparation, advocacy and political activity, affiliated entities or shared cost allocations.
PR & Communications Consultation with Mariclare Hulbert of Mariclare Hulbert Consulting
- One hour PR & communications support/advice call.

From left to right: 1. Erin smiling at the camera while holding a small grey tuxedo kitten on her shoulder. 2. Mariclare is a white woman with long brown hair. She smiles directly into the camera with a slight smile. She wears a bright red sleeveless top. Photo credit: Erin Louis and Natalie Sinisgalli.

SURVEY PROGRESS

This image illustrates a survey completion progress bar, including surveys completed to date relative to the response goal of 1,063 and study universe of 4,025. It also notes how many days are left in the open survey period, which ends on October 9. — Image Description: This image illustrates a survey completion progress bar, including surveys completed to date relative to the response goal of 1,063 and study universe of 4,025. It also notes how many days are left in the open survey period, which ends October 9, 2026.

We've had 40 surveys submitted so far! At this rate, we'll need 21 surveys per day to reach our goal before the survey period ends. Make sure your organization gets counted!

To check out more live data updates, including the geographic location, budget size, and artistic discipline of survey respondents to date, visit the 2026 National ASO Survey Response page.

TAKE THE SURVEY