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Arkansas
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Protecting and Inspiring the Cultural Heritage of the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta
Find Out MoreThe Arkansas-Mississippi Delta has long been a cradle of artistic and cultural expression, shaped by its history, people, and landscapes. The Delta region encompasses multiple states around the Mississippi River, including portions of Mid-America Arts Alliance’s region of Arkansas and…
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Upcoming Free Workshops to Build Your Art Career
Find Out MoreHow will you make art work for you? Artist INC announces upcoming free professional development workshops in Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas for artists building their art careers. Artist INC Express is a nine-hour commitment and What Works is a short,…
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Artists 360 Celebrates Alumni During the Full Circle Showcase in Northwest Arkansas
Find Out MoreProgram Concludes with a Legacy of $1.3M Investment in 157 Artists that Continues to Shape the Region After seven transformative years and an investment of $2.4 million in program support, including $1.3 million in direct artist awards, Artists 360, a…
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$10,000 Awards Available for Central Arkansas and Arkansas Delta Artists
Find Out MoreCatalyze Grant Opens for 25 Artists, Funded by the Windgate Foundation Artists in Central Arkansas and the Arkansas Delta now have the chance to receive $10,000 fellowships to support their creative work through Catalyze, a program of Mid-America Arts…
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$300,000 Awarded to 31 Northwest Arkansas Artists for Artists 360
Find Out MoreM-AAA’s seventh cohort of Artists 360 provides practice-based funding and support Thirty-one Northwest Arkansas artists were selected for Artists 360’s seventh cohort and awarded $300,000 in grants. This includes the selection of John Rankine, multimedia artist, curator, and community arts…
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$250,000 in Practice-Based Catalyze Grants Awarded to 25 Artists in Central Arkansas
Find Out MoreCatalyze, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance, has announced the second cohort of central Arkansas artists to receive practice-based grants of $10,000 each as well as professional development training to support their needs as working artists. The goal of the…
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Artists 360 to Award $300,000 in Grants – Apply by June 10
Find Out MoreArtists 360 to Award $300,000 in Grants to Northwest Arkansas Artists Applications for the seventh cohort of Artists 360, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA), are open with more funding, peer networking, and professional development, thanks to increased funding…
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Talented Arkansas Artists Showcase Work on April 21
Find Out MoreTen Artists 360 alumni will share their work at the third annual Full Circle Showcase. The public is encouraged to attend the free event, which includes musical performances and presentations by 10 talented Artists 360 alumni. There is no reservation…
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Walton Family Foundation Invests $300,000 with Continuation of Artists 360
Find Out MoreArtists in Northwest Arkansas will receive more funding, peer networking, and professional development through Artists 360, thanks to renewed funding from the Walton Family Foundation. Artists 360, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA), ignites the careers of artists of…
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Celebrating Creativity in the Heartland: Arkansas Governor’s Arts Awards
Find Out MoreEvery year, the Arkansas Governor’s Arts Awards sheds light on the artists, arts patrons, arts educators, and arts organizations and businesses that have dedicated their lives to enriching the cultural landscape of Arkansas. Arkansas is just one of many states…
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Q&A with Asya Webster: Championing Humanities in Arkansas
Find Out MoreMeet Asya Webster, a 2024 National Leaders of Color Fellow. Hailing from Little Rock, Arkansas, Asya serves as one of the program officers for grants and public programs at the Arkansas Humanities Council. Her upbringing in rural Wrightsville, coupled with…
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Artists 360 Alumni Join Forces for Arkansas Exhibition
Find Out MoreArtists are not just creators; they are entrepreneurs, change makers, and community builders. When they come together to share stories, ask questions, and learn from their peers, they not only create a supportive network of resources and collaborators, they make…