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News from M-AAA
Below you’ll find some of the latest news about our programs, opportunities, and grants available to artists and arts organizations. Downloads of M-AAA’s logo are also available.
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About Mid-America Arts Alliance
Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) strengthens and supports artists, cultural organizations, and communities throughout Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and beyond. To learn more about M-AAA grants, programs, exhibitions, and fellowships, visit www.maaa.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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M-AAA’s Artistic Innovations Offers $15,000 Grants for Experimental Arts Projects
Find Out MoreArtists 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…
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National Endowment for the Arts Announces Nationwide Awards with More Than $3M in M-AAA’s Region
Find Out MoreThe 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…
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Now Open: New Grant Invests in Folklife in Communities of Color
Find Out MoreWalking 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…
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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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About Us
Mid-America Arts Alliance is a nonprofit, Regional Arts Organization that serves Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. We focus on strengthening communities and improving lives through extraordinary cultural experiences. M-AAA exists to activate, empower, and amplify community through the… -
Our Region
Six states make up the Mid-America Arts Alliance region, and we’re proud to represent and support them: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. The collaborations and partnerships M-AAA has cultivated with these states and their State Arts Agencies help… -
Board and Staff
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Get Involved
Partner with us in our vision to provide more art for more people. There are many ways to get involved with M-AAA, and support artists and arts organizations in your community. From serving as a grant reviewer to participating in…