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Artistic Innovations
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The First Opera in an American Indian Language: Jerod Tate’s Loksi’ Shaali’
Find Out MoreIn a groundbreaking artistic and historic moment, Oklahoma City’s Canterbury Voices will present the world premiere of Loksi’ Shaali’ (Shell Shaker), the first opera ever composed entirely in an American Indian language. Created by Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, this…
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M-AAA Grantee Loop38 Completes Longleaf, A Multimedia Tribute
Find Out MoreThe Artistic Innovations project premiered in Nacogdoches and Houston, Texas, this past spring. Loop38, a cutting-edge contemporary music ensemble from Houston, Texas, has completed their multimedia project, Longleaf, composed by Ben Morris. Supported by a 2024 Artistic Innovations grant…
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Thirteen Artists and Arts Organizations Awarded Artistic Innovations Grants
Find Out MoreM-AAA awarded a total of $184,000 to artists and arts organizations in its six-state region. Artists and arts organizations across six states received a total of $184,000 through the annual Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) Artistic Innovations grant program. Through…
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Artistic Innovations Applications Close February 23
Find Out MoreInitiative awards up to $15,000 each to regional artists and organizations for experimental regional projects Applications are open for Mid-America Arts Alliance’s annual Artistic Innovations grant, a program that since 2012 has awarded over $2 million to regional artists and…
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Announcing the FY24 Artistic Innovations Awards
Find Out MoreCongratulations to this year’s Artistic Innovations awardees! As part of its annual Artistic Innovations grant program, Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) recently awarded 14 grants totaling $189,520. These awards grant up to $15,000 for the creation of artworks and creative projects…
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Earth Day: Climate Opportunities for Artists
Find Out MoreCelebrating Earth Day 2023 With Earth Day approaching, it’s a great time to explore ways to feel reinvigorated and rekindle our appreciation for the planet we call home. Earth Day serves as a reminder that our environment requires care, protection,…
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50 Stories | The Language of Hope and Courage at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
Find Out MoreMid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) is celebrating its 50th year of ensuring more art for more people—strengthening and supporting artists, cultural organizations, and communities throughout our region and beyond. Founded in 1972, M-AAA has awarded grants to artists and arts organizations,…
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Artistic Innovations Grants Award $255,000+ to Nineteen Projects
Find Out MoreMid-America Arts Alliance Awards more than $255,000 for Art Projects through Artistic Innovations Grants As part of its annual Artistic Innovations grant program, Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) recently awarded nineteen grants totaling $255,418. These awards grant up to $15,000 for the…