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Artist and Arts Organization Opportunities and Deadlines
Find Out MoreAre you an artist, creator, or arts organization seeking new art opportunities to grow your practice, expand your network, or secure funding? Our rolling roundup of upcoming opportunities is designed to help you stay informed about the latest art grants,…
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Introducing Future Pathways: A New Virtual Workshop Series for Arts Leaders
Find Out MoreThe arts and culture sector thrives on creativity, vision, and passion. However, the demands of leadership, sustainability, and navigating an ever-evolving landscape can be overwhelming. That’s why Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) is launching a new, three-part virtual workshop series designed…
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Speak Up for the Arts: Your Guide to Arts Advocacy Events in 2025
Find Out MoreIt’s Advocacy Season! The coming weeks allow arts advocates to join forces to champion the arts and creativity at the state level. Below, we’ve included a guide to explain what you can do to get involved, links to your state…
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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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Show Your “Why”: How an Annual Report Can Amplify Your Organization’s Impact and Values
Find Out MoreAn annual report can be more than a summary of the year’s accomplishments or a pie chart of financial data. Annual reports—or “impact reports,” as M-AAA prefers to call ours—are a powerful tool for showcasing your organization’s mission and values…
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Disaster Recovery Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations
Find Out MoreTornadoes, intense storms, fires, hurricanes, floods, and other disasters have impacts on artists and arts communities throughout the country. Recently, our friends and colleagues experienced devastation with Hurricane Beryl, Helene, and Milton. The aftermath of such natural disasters leaves communities…