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Artists 360 Alumni Join Forces for Arkansas Exhibition
Find Out MoreArtists are not just creators; they are entrepreneurs, change makers, and community builders. When they come together to share stories, ask questions, and learn from their peers, they not only create a supportive network of resources and collaborators, they make…
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Prints and Passion: Reviving Community Art in Quarantine with a Nebraska Mural Project
Find Out MoreBringing art to a community that’s in quarantine is a real challenge. But in 2020, LUX Center for the Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska, found a creative way to do just that. It developed Nine Nebraska Artists: Woodcut Print Mural Project.…
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Artist Leadership Fellows Showcase Impact on October 30
Find Out MoreBuilding Arts Communities From the Ground Up: Artist Leadership Fellows Showcase Impact on October 30 The third cohort of the Artist Leadership Fellows (ALF), a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA), is excited to present their work during a virtual…
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Artist INC Express – Southwest Kansas (in-person)
Find Out MoreArtist INC Express is an intensive hands-on workshop created to address the specific professional needs and challenges artists of all disciplines face throughout their careers. Based on the popular 8-week Artist INC Live program completed by more than 2,000 artists since 2009, Artist INC Explores explores the core concepts in a shorter, more-flexible format to a broader audience of artists.
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$1 Million Invested in Northwest Arkansas Artists Since 2018
Find Out MoreM-AAA selects 25 artists for its sixth cohort of Artists 360 grant and professional development program The Walton Family Foundation provided $230,000 in funds for Mid-America Arts Alliance’s Artists 360 grant awards this year, up from $214,000 in 2022. The additional…
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Artist INC Express – Fort Smith (in-person)
Find Out MoreArtist INC Express is an intensive hands-on workshop created to address the specific professional needs and challenges artists of all disciplines face throughout their careers. Based on the popular 8-week Artist INC Live program completed by more than 2,000 artists since 2009, Artist INC Explores explores the core concepts in a shorter, more-flexible format to a broader audience of artists.