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The 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…

More art for all people—that’s the vision that drives ExhibitsUSA and its touring exhibitions program. At Mid-America Arts Alliance, our ExhibitsUSA program is dedicated to bringing diverse cultural experiences to communities across the United States, rural and urban. Since 1988,…

Join us for WorkShare, a virtual showcase featuring the sixth cohort of Artist Leadership Fellows as they conclude their eight-week program. These talented artists will present brief five-minute presentations highlighting their creative practices. WorkShare Event Details: Date: Monday, March 24,…

What does it mean to be an artist, an educator, and a community leader—all at once? For EunKyung (E.K.) Jeong, it means using creativity not just as a form of personal expression, but as a powerful tool for social change,…

Program 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…

Most art grant applications and publications require an artist resume or biography. Having one is an essential part of being an artist and communicating what you do. So, what makes for a good artist bio? What will make you stand…

Artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Mid-America Arts Alliance’s six-state region have an exciting opportunity to bring bold, new projects to life through the annual Artistic Innovations grant program. This initiative supports groundbreaking work across all artistic disciplines, encouraging experimentation…

​​The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced $36,790,500 in funding through 1,474 awards to support the arts across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC. These awards span categories like Grants for Arts Projects, Challenge America, Research…

Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color supports folklife and traditional arts rooted in communities of color by investing in artists/practitioners and the grassroots organizations that care for them. It is a national funding program managed by the…

It’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…

Disasters, 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…

To 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…