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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…

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…

The 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…

Cultural Sustainability: Operational Impact Grants for Small Arts Organizations is a new grant program offered by the six U.S. Regional Arts Organizations (USRAOs) in partnership with The Wallace Foundation. It provides general operating support to small, culturally driven arts organizations…

Artist INC Live Kansas City 2022 There’s more than one way to be an artist. But while creative practices and techniques run the gamut, tried and true business skills can help artists of all disciplines make a living. That’s where…

Artist INC Express announces upcoming free professional development workshops from Nebraska to New Mexico. Key benefits Open to artists and creatives of all disciplines Short time commitment Essential business skills for artists Led by a team of experienced, working artists,…

Jocelyn Nguyen in her short film New Hollywood. Image still courtesy of the artist. This story shares personal experiences of domestic violence. If you are experiencing domestic violence, or know someone who is, please see the resources at the end…

M-AAA’s seventh cohort of Artists 360 provides practice-based funding and support Thirty-one Northwest Arkansas artists were selected for Artists 360’s seventh cohort and awarded $300,000 in grants. This includes the selection of John Rankine, multimedia artist, curator, and community arts…

M-AAA is hosting two roundtable sessions to help inform, define, and shape Cultural Sustainability, a new grant program in our six-state region. Guidelines for the program will be shaped by these two sessions. Session one will be on October 10…

M-AAA is hosting two roundtable sessions to help inform, define, and shape Cultural Sustainability, a new grant program in our six-state region. Guidelines for the program will be shaped by these two sessions. Session one will be on October 10…

When you hear “fan art,” what comes to mind? Maybe frivolity, fantasy, or amateur art? One class at the University of North Texas challenged these assumptions. In spring 2024, I had the opportunity to collaborate with Professor Melissa Nelson on…