The best art doesn’t necessarily come from the best conditions. A gorgeous studio with perfect light might lead a painter to produce . . . complete rubbish. But biting flies, unpredictable weather, and time on the water led Steve Snell…

The arts have the power to transform, inspire, heal, and unite. For the Mid-America Art Alliance (M-AAA), this mantra is more than a sentiment; it’s a guiding principle.  Since 1972, M-AAA has been a steadfast champion for the arts, striving…

Mid-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,…

Mid-America Arts Alliance Publishes “Connections Multiply” A Digital Report Chronicles Impact of Engage Program To mark ten years of capacity building with small to mid-size arts and culture organizations in Houston, Texas, Mid-America Arts Alliance has launched a digital report…

Mid-America Arts Alliance is celebrating its fiftieth 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, helped…

What can you do with an Artistic Innovations grant? Here’s what one organization in St. Louis did in FY17. St. Louis Artworks is committed to using the medium of art to find creative solutions to the social/economic challenges that are…

Mid-America Arts Alliance Acquires Artist INC Program from UMKC M-AAA announces that it has acquired Artist INC as the program completes ten successful years with the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) Innovation Center. Artist INC began in Kansas City as…

At the end of 2015, we had the opportunity to work with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to create a video about who we are and what we do. The arts and culture of our wonderful region makes…