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Photo courtesy of Salvage Vanguard Theater.
Artist INC participants.
Photo by RJ Muna.
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Programs & Grants Serving Artists and Organizations
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- Grants and fellowships for artists
- Grants for arts organizations and presenters
- Traveling exhibitions at nonprofit prices
- Professional development training for artists and organizations
- Peer connections in the arts
- Opportunities across the lower Midwest and the USA
Mid-America Arts Alliance works with artists and organizations across our region to support, elevate, and celebrate the arts.
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Four Steps to Prepare for Disasters in the Arts Community
Find Out MoreDisasters, both natural and human-made, are becoming a consistent reality across the US, and arts organizations are not immune. Arts organizations are also uniquely positioned to lead preparedness efforts along with emergency management services because they are trusted community resources…
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Essential Resources for Disaster Preparedness in the Arts
Find Out MoreTo help the arts and cultural sectors take an active role in disaster preparedness, here are practical guides and resources designed to support readiness in your community. In 2023, the US experienced its fourth consecutive year with “18 or more…
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How the Arts Community Can Lead in Disaster Preparedness
Find Out MoreThe arts community is uniquely positioned to drive change in disaster preparedness. Why? Because artists and arts organizations are trusted voices within communities. When disasters strike, the arts are essential not just for recovery but for sustaining the cultural…
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On View in the Culture Lab: Elisa Harkins’s Teach Me a Song
Find Out MoreElisa Harkins’s Teach Me A Song will be on view at M-AAA’s Culture Lab beginning January 13 and continuing through April 7, 2025. Teach Me A Song is a single channel video with sound, playing from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day. Location: Mid-America…
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In the Studio with Houston Artist Caroline Truong
Find Out MoreAs we celebrate the holidays, the New Year, and culture and creativity in our region, we at M-AAA are delighted to introduce our featured artist, Caroline Truong, a painter and mural artist hailing from Houston, Texas. Caroline is one example…
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Six Fellows Announced from Mid-America Region for National Leaders of Color Fellowship
Find Out MoreSix arts leaders of color will represent the M-AAA region in the third cohort of the National Leaders of Color Fellowship. Recognized for their leadership, Victoria Botero, Ashley Hoskins, EunKyung Jeong, Alajia McKizia, Andi Meyer, and Melissa Mitchell are shaping…
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Art as Mentorship’s Rebel Song Academy students performing. Art as Mentorship, based in Kansas City, Missouri, received a 2024 ArtsHERE grant. Photo by Scout Tufankjian
Attention Missouri! Register now for arts advocacy training offered by Missouri Citizens for the Arts and take part in Arts Advocacy Week February 3-7.
The virtual training session is January 23 at 1:30 p.m. Tap the link in bio to get the session link!
Have questions about the Catalyze application process? Join us on January 16 at noon for Catalyze: How To Apply Yourself!
This virtual session aims to answer your questions and assist you in completing your application. Tap our link in bio for the link!
We know being OOO doesn`t stop your mind from wondering where your future funding will come from. That`s why we always have opportunities to share!
◼️ Cultural Sustainability: Operational Impact Grants for Small Arts Organizations is open through January 10. There`s still time to apply! @neaarts
◼️ Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants is open through January 15! If you provide the military community with art resources, this grant is for you. @neaarts @neacreativeforces
◼️ Our Regional Touring Program provides support for organizations showcasing the work of artists all year round. Apply anytime!
◼️ @artskc`s Project Support Grants are for non-profit organizations with arts projects, activities, programs, and more. Apply by January 22!
◼️ @neaarts and @arts_midwest Shakespeare in American Communities applicants must submit their intent to apply by January 30! Wherefore art thou schools, juvenile justice programs, and apprenticeships?
If one of your resolutions is to apply for more opportunities, we`ve got your back! 🔥
◼️ Artist INC Express sessions are filling up fast! Register for free at artistinc.art
◼️ @artist_inc_official is coming to Wichita! Connect and grow with your community over eight sessions. Deadline is January 21! Apply at artistinc.art/apply
◼️ @portlandartmuseum Sustainability Labs is open to creatives looking for professional development! Deadline is January 15.
◼️ @crafthouston is accepting applications to their residency program through February 1.
◼️ @arkartscouncil is taking applications for their Individual Artist Fellowship through February 3!
◼️ Our Catalyze fellowship offers $10K grants and mentorship for central and eastern Arkansas artists! Apply by February 18 at maaa.org/Catalyze
We love serving the heartland region—Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.
We provide grants and professional development opportunities to artists and arts organizations, tour artists across the region, and share resources and opportunities that promote health, education, creativity, and community.
Get to know us more in our link in bio! #MidAmericaArts #MoreArt
